Remote support system and methods for firearm and asset monitoring including coalescing cones of fire

ABSTRACT

A firearm monitoring and remote support system monitors firearms and other assets within a deployment location to detect threats to users of the firearms and to perform actions in response to the threats. Measurements recorded using sensors of the firearms and/or of the other assets are used to determine changes in motion, position, orientation, and/or operation of the firearms and/or of the other assets. The measurements are processed to determine the nature of a threat and the particular actions to perform in response thereto. Graphical user interfaces visualizing the users within the deployment location are updated using the measurements to show, in real-time, positions and orientations of cones of fire for the users within the deployment location. In some cases, the cones of fire may be used to detect threats within the deployment location. In some cases, the actions to perform in response to a detected threat may be automated.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional PatentApplication Ser. No. 62/745,028, filed Oct. 12, 2018.

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 16/460,357 filed Jul. 2, 2019, which is a bypass continuationof International Patent Application No. PCT/US2018/015614, filed Jan.27, 2018, and published on Aug. 2, 2018, as Publication No.WO/2018/140835, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional PatentApplication Ser. No. 62/451,620, filed Jan. 27, 2017.

This application is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 15/881,728, filed on Jan. 27, 2018 and published onJan. 3, 2019, as 2019/0003804, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S.patent application Ser. No. 14/666,008, filed on Mar. 23, 2015, whichclaims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No.61/969,009, filed on Mar. 21, 2014. Each of the above-identifiedapplications is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forthin its entirety.

BACKGROUND

Typically, firearm tracking systems have been very limited, oftenrequiring complex manufacturing steps in order to enable a determinationof whether a weapon has been used. These systems typically have issueswith reliability, have poor performance (e.g., short battery life), lackthe ability to add new features, and suffer other limitations.

Separately, systems for providing remote support to firearm users arealso typically very limited. For example, a remote support usermonitoring a deployment of firearm users within a deployment location,such as a combat zone, relies on the information reported to him or herin order to make appropriate decisions regarding providing support forthose users. However, these conventional systems require a remotesupport user to manually analyze information about the firearm users andto manually determine how to support those firearm users, which may, inat least some cases, take more time than is available. For example,during an active fire fight between firearm users and hostilecombatants, the amount of time it takes to determine to deployreinforcements, deliver additional ammunition, or otherwise support thefirearm users can dictate the success of the engagement. Accordingly, aneed exists for improved systems that involve recording and trackingactivities of individuals, including more advanced methods and systemsfor tracking discharges from firearms and more advanced methods formonitoring conditions of firearms, other assets, and users within adeployment location and automating actions to perform for remotelysupporting those firearm users, such as in preparation for, during,and/or after an engagement with a hostile threat.

SUMMARY

A firearm monitoring and remote support system is configured to collectsignals representing real-time conditions of firearms, devices, andusers within a deployment location. Those signals can be used to detectthreats within the deployment location, to determine responses toperform based on those threats, or otherwise to support users of thefirearms. For example, sensors within firearms and/or other assets canbe used to determine that one or more firearms are drawn on a specifictarget within the deployment location. In another example, sensorswithin a firearm can be used to determine that the ammunition supply forthe firearm is depleted or nearly depleted. Appropriate responses tosuch situations, such as by ordering for reinforcements, additionalammunition deliveries, or the like, can be automated based on the sensorinformation. The firearm monitoring and remote support system is furtherconfigured to output one or more graphical user interfaces (GUIs). TheGUIs may be used for visualizing information associated with users offirearms and/or threats detected nearby those users. The GUIs mayfurther be used to generate, review, and/or approve actions to take inresponse to a threat detection, for example, to provide support to theusers of the firearms for engaging the detected threats.

In embodiments, a system for firearm monitoring and remote support isprovided. The system comprises a connection point and a server device.The connection point receives signals from a plurality of firearmswithin a deployment location, the signals including sensor informationrecorded using sensors of the firearms. The server device runsapplication software that receives the signals from the connection pointand processes the signals to generate a GUI representing positions andorientations of the firearms within the deployment location, the GUIfurther representing cones of fire for each of the firearms, wherein theapplication software automatically updates the GUI based on signalsindicating changes in the positions and orientations of one or more ofthe firearms, wherein the updated GUI represents the cones of fire forat least two of the firearms as coalescing, wherein the coalesced conesof fire are used to detect a threat within the deployment location.

In embodiments of the system, the sensors include one or more ofgeolocation sensors, image sensors, or inertial motion sensors.

In embodiments of the system, the cones of fire are represented in theGUI based on measurements recorded using the inertial motion sensors ofrespective firearms, and the measurements indicate a change inorientation of the respective firearms.

In embodiments of the system, the change in orientation of a firearmrefers to an orientation of the firearm changing from one of a grippingorientation or a drawing orientation to one of a pointing orientation ora firing orientation.

In embodiments of the system, the GUI includes one or more viewsincluding a top-down geographic view of the deployment location, and thepositions and orientations of the firearms are represented within thetop-down geographic view.

In embodiments of the system, the one or more views further include oneor more of a three-dimensional firearm orientation view, atwo-dimensional recoil tracking view, or a user body camera feed view.

In embodiments of the system, the updated GUI further represents thedetected threat within the deployment location.

In embodiments of the system, the updated GUI includes visual promptsrepresenting information relating to one or more users of the firearms,the detected threat, or both.

In embodiments of the system, the updated GUI includes a legend of iconsrepresented within the updated GUI, the icons corresponding to one ormore users of the firearms, the detected threat, or both.

In embodiments of the system, the connection point receives some of thesignals from wearable devices worn by users of the firearms, and theapplication software uses sensor information included in the signalsreceived from the wearable devices to update the GUI.

In embodiments of the system, the connection point receives some of thesignals from robotic devices, and the application software uses sensorinformation included in the signals received from the robotic devices toupdate the GUI.

In embodiments of the system, the connection point is one of a pluralityof connection points which receives signals used by the applicationsoftware to generate or update the GUI.

In embodiments of the system, a size of a cone of fire of a firearmrepresented within the GUI is based on one or both of a skill level of auser of the firearm or a type of the firearm.

In embodiments, a method for firearm monitoring and remote support isprovided. The method comprises generating a GUI including a top-downgeographic view of a deployment location and cones of fire of firearmswithin the deployment location, the cones of fire representing positionsand the orientations of the firearms determined based on first sensorinformation received from one or more sensors of each of the firearms;receiving second sensor information from at least one of the firearms,the second sensor information indicating a change in one or both of theposition or the orientation of the at least one of the firearms;responsive to receiving the second sensor information, automaticallyupdating the GUI according to the second sensor information, the updatedGUI representing a change to at least one of the cones of fire causingthe at least one of the cones of fire and at least one other cone offire to coalesce; and responsive to automatically updating the GUI,outputting instructions for displaying or rendering the GUI to one ormore computing devices.

In embodiments of the method, the method further comprises detecting athreat within the deployment location based on the coalesced cones offire; and further automatically updating the GUI to represent thedetected threat within the deployment location.

In embodiments of the method, the cones of fire are represented in theGUI based on measurements recorded using sensors of respective firearms,and the measurement recorded using the sensor of a firearm refers to anorientation of the firearm changing from one of a gripping orientationor a drawing orientation to one of a pointing orientation or a firingorientation

In embodiments of the method, the sensors include one or more ofgeolocation sensors, image sensors, or inertial motion sensors.

In embodiments of the method, the first sensor information and thesecond sensor information are received using a connection point, and themethod further comprises deploying the connection point within thedeployment location; and configuring the connection point to receivesignals from the firearms.

In embodiments of the method, the GUI further includes one or more of athree-dimensional firearm orientation view, a two-dimensional recoiltracking view, or a user body camera feed view.

In embodiments of the method, automatically updating the GUI accordingto the second sensor information comprises updating the one or more of athree-dimensional firearm orientation view, a two-dimensional recoiltracking view, or a user body camera feed view based on the secondsensor information.

The firearm monitoring and remote support system allows various parties,such as managers and supervisors, to collect real-time informationrelating to assets within a deployment location, for example, to supportusers of firearms during engagements with hostile threats, to preparethose users for such engagements, or to aide those users after suchengagements. This includes the capability of the technology to reportinformation in real-time, allowing the rapid use of the collectedinformation, such as for situational awareness and rapid response tocritical situations. By collecting real-time firearms data, managers,dispatchers, and the like can respond more efficiently to hostilethreats and also more effectively monitor conditions of users of thefirearms, including, but not limited to, the ammunition supply for thefirearm and the health of the user.

In embodiments, a firearms activity monitoring system is provided,comprising a series of ruggedized sensors, configured to be built intothe grips of a firearm, dedicated to providing real-time firearmsactivity monitoring, including firearm location, orientation, anddischarge monitoring. In embodiments, the system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (that is, in suchembodiments, the system does not prevent discharges), that collectsobjective data on firearms usage and orientation. In turn, the datacollected has a host of applications among security forces, ranging fromaugmenting critical first response systems to minimizing response timesand improving situational awareness, to machine learning in automatingradio transmissions and predictive firearm maintenance. Inventorycontrol and firearms accountability are also possibilities with thispotentially life-saving technology. This device brings theInternet-of-Things (IoT) into the world of firearms. In embodiments, afirearms activity monitoring system may be combined with otherfunctionality that may prevent discharges through methods such astrigger locks, barrel blocks, etc. and require user identification suchas biometric fingerprint scanners, palm recognition, and RFID scanners

The firearms activity monitoring system allows various parties, such asmanagers and supervisors, to collect objective, rather than subjective,firearms data. This allows better oversight and accountability of allfirearms usage. This includes the capability of the technology to reportinformation in real-time, allowing the rapid use of the collectedinformation, such as for situational awareness and rapid response tocritical situations. By collecting real-time firearms data, managers,dispatchers, and the like can respond more efficiently to incidents andalso provide accurate reporting of information after an incidentinvolving a firearm.

As noted above, the expensive price tag associated with hardware,storage, and data transmission fees has resulted in identification ofcost as a problem with other monitoring systems like body cameras thathave been adopted due to public pressure. The firearm monitoring systemsdisclosed herein augment other systems like body cameras and can rendersuch systems much more cost-effective.

As noted above, for insurance companies, firearms used by the clientrepresent a liability. In embodiments, data from the firearm monitoringsystem may be used to help companies that provide insurance (such as toprivate security firms); for example, it may be possible to negotiate alower insurance premium as a result of using a monitoring system thatdemonstrates effectiveness and completion of training, adherence to safepractices, and the like by the personnel of the insured. With a devicethat increases accountability and inventory management, the risks andcosts associated with insuring security firms decreases, therebycreating cost savings for both insurance companies and security firms.

In embodiments, the present disclosure includes a system for monitoringa user of a firearm. The system includes an inertial measurement unit(IMU) configured to be disposed inside a grip of the firearm formeasuring the motion of the firearm. The system also includes an eventdetection system for detecting a detected event that includes at leastone of gripping of the firearm, raising of the firearm, aiming of thefirearm, and discharging of the firearm based on the motion of thefirearm as measured by the IMU. The system further includes acommunication system for wirelessly communicating the detected event.

In embodiments, the detected event is communicated to a camera system.

In embodiments, the camera system includes a camera located insufficient proximity to view the firearm.

In embodiments, the camera system includes a body camera system worn bythe user of the firearm.

In embodiments, the body camera initiates recording upon receiving thecommunication of the detected event.

In embodiments, the body camera initiates recording upon the firearmbeing at least one of gripped, raised and aimed.

In embodiments, the event detection system and the communication systemare configured to be disposed inside the grip of the firearm.

In embodiments, the IMU is configured to count each discharge of thefirearm.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a firearmusage tracking system configured to detect the firearm being pointedtoward another firearm or a user in conjunction with supporting systems.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a firearmusage tracking system configured to detect the firearm and at leastanother firearm and configured to visually display locations of the atleast two firearms.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a firearmusage tracking system configured to detect a set of firearms in aninventory, to count each discharge of each of the firearms in the set offirearms, and to communicate total discharges from each of the firearms.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a firearmusage tracking system configured to detect a set of firearms in aninventory across a mesh network and to determine a location of a firstfirearm from the set of firearms based on a detected location of atleast a second firearm in the set of firearms.

In embodiments, the present disclosure includes a firearm usagemonitoring system configured to store data about movement of a firearmby a user. The system includes a grip on the firearm that is configuredto be held by a hand of the user and permit the hand of the user to alsoreach a trigger of the firearm. The system also includes a nine-axismotion monitor including a microprocessor, a tri-axis gyroscope, atri-axis accelerometer and a tri-axis compass configured to communicatedata about movement, orientation, and direction of the firearm. Thesystem further includes memory communicatively coupled to themicroprocessor and to the nine-axis motion monitor and a GPS moduleconnected to the microprocessor and the memory. In embodiments, dataabout the position of the firearm is transmitted from the nine-axismotion monitor and the GPS module and stored in the memory. Inembodiments, the nine-axis motion monitor, the microprocessor, thememory, and the GPS module are configured to be disposed inside a gripof the firearm.

In embodiments, the grip on the firearm is configured to be held by thehand of the user and permit the hand of the user to also reach a safetyof the firearm.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes ahard-wired data and power connection configured to receive data andpower from a wired source.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a serialcommunication system (e.g., a UART to USB controller) communicativelycoupled to the hard-wired data and power connection and configured tosend data to and receive data from the hard-wired data and powerconnection. In embodiments, the microprocessor is configured to senddata to and receive data from the serial communication system.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a lowdropout regulator electrically coupled to a battery and the serialcommunication system. In embodiments, the low dropout regulator stepsdown voltage from the battery to more efficiently power the serialcommunication system.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a camerasystem that includes a body camera that is activated when there is achange in position of the firearm transmitted from one of the nine-axismotion monitor and the GPS module.

In embodiments, the present disclosure includes a system for monitoringfirearms in a set of the firearms. Each of the firearms is associatedwith a user in a set of users. The system includes a machine learningsystem and a sensory analysis module that connects to the machinelearning system and is configured to receive multi-modal sensory inputsfrom firearm usage tracking systems associated with the firearms,sensors that detect the users, and sensors that detect an environmentaround the set of firearms and the set of users. The system includes aset of candidate intents generated by the machine learning system basedon at least a portion of the multi-modal sensory inputs. The system alsoincludes an action plan based on the set of candidate intents generatedby the machine learning system. In embodiments, the action plan is inresponse to at least one of a change in condition of one of the users ofthe firearms, change of state of one of the firearms from the set offirearms, a change of environment around the firearms.

In embodiments, the machine learning system is configured to determinethat one of the users from the set of users is in distress based on atleast one sensor detecting human states of the user indicative ofdistress and at least one firearm sensor that detects motion andorientation of the firearm indicative of lack of discharge for apredetermined period. In embodiments, the action plan from the machinelearning system is configured to request assistance for the user indistress.

In embodiments, the machine learning system is configured to activatecamera systems in anticipation of an event based on at least one sensordetecting human states of the user and at least one firearm sensor thatdetects motion and orientation of the firearm indicative of imminentdischarge of at least one firearm of the set of firearms.

In embodiments, the machine learning system is configured to generateinventory action plans detailing needs for ammunition in anticipation ofits consumption by the firearms from the set of firearms based on IMUsin each of the firearms that detects motion and orientation of thefirearm to count each shot based on discharges from the firearms of theset of firearms.

In embodiments, a monitoring system for a firearm comprises an IMU, acommunication circuit, and a microcontroller. The IMU is configured togenerate data indicative of at least one of a movement of the firearm,an orientation of the firearm, or a direction of the firearm. Thecommunication circuit is configured to communicate the data generatedusing the inertial measurement unit to a device external to the firearm.The microcontroller is configured to deliver power from a power sourceto at least one of the inertial measurement unit or the communicationcircuit. In embodiments, at least the IMU is disposed within an actionstructure of the firearm. In embodiments, at least the IMU is disposedon a rail of a firearm or within an accessory coupled to a rail of thefirearm. In embodiments, at least the IMU is disposed within a barrelstructure of the firearm. In embodiments, at least the IMU is disposedwithin a stock structure of the firearm or within a component of a stockstructure of the firearm.

A firearm usage monitoring system is configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand includes a hard-wired data and power connection, configured toreceive data and power from a wired source. A serial communicationsystem (e.g., a UART to USB controller) is communicatively coupled tothe hard-wired data and power connection and configured to send data toand receive data from the hard-wired data and power connection. Amicroprocessor is configured to send data to and receive data from theserial communication system. A nine-axis motion monitor iscommunicatively coupled to the microprocessor module further comprisinga tri-axis gyroscope, a tri-axis accelerometer and a tri-axis compassconfigured to communicate data about movement, orientation, anddirection of the firearm. Memory is communicatively coupled to themicroprocessor and to the nine-axis motion monitor. Data about thelocation and position of the firearm in 3D space is transmitted from thenine-axis motion monitor and GPS and then stored in the memory.

In embodiments, a firearms activity monitoring system is provided,comprising a series of ruggedized sensors, configured to be built intothe grips of a firearm, dedicated to providing real-time firearmsactivity monitoring, including firearm location, orientation, anddischarge monitoring. In embodiments, the system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (that is, in suchembodiments, the system does not prevent discharges), that collectsobjective data on firearms usage and orientation. In turn, the datacollected has a host of applications among security forces, ranging fromaugmenting critical first response systems to minimizing response timesand improving situational awareness, to machine learning in automatingradio transmissions and predictive firearm maintenance. Inventorycontrol and firearms accountability are also possibilities with thispotentially life-saving technology. This device brings theInternet-of-Things (IoT) into the world of firearms. In embodiments, afirearms activity monitoring system may be combined with otherfunctionality that may prevent discharges through methods such astrigger locks, barrel blocks, etc. and require user identification suchas biometric fingerprint scanners, palm recognition, and RFID scanners

The firearms activity monitoring system allows various parties, such asmanagers and supervisors, to collect objective, rather than subjective,firearms data. This allows better oversight and accountability of allfirearms usage. This includes the capability of the technology to reportinformation in real-time, allowing the rapid use of the collectedinformation, such as for situational awareness and rapid response tocritical situations. By collecting real-time firearms data, managers,dispatchers, and the like can respond more efficiently to incidents andalso provide accurate reporting of information after an incidentinvolving a firearm.

As noted above, the expensive price tag associated with hardware,storage, and data transmission fees has resulted in identification ofcost as a problem with other monitoring systems like body cameras thathave been adopted due to public pressure. The firearm monitoring systemsdisclosed herein augment other systems like body cameras and can rendersuch systems much more cost-effective.

As noted above, for insurance companies, firearms used by the clientrepresent a liability. In embodiments, data from the firearm monitoringsystem may be used to help companies that provide insurance (such as toprivate security firms); for example, it may be possible to negotiate alower insurance premium as a result of using a monitoring system thatdemonstrates effectiveness and completion of training, adherence to safepractices, and the like by the personnel of the insured. With a devicethat increases accountability and inventory management, the risks andcosts associated with insuring security firms decreases, therebycreating cost savings for both insurance companies and security firms.

In embodiments, the present disclosure includes a system for monitoringa user of a firearm. The system includes an inertial measurement unit(IMU) configured to be disposed inside a grip of the firearm formeasuring the motion of the firearm. The system also includes an eventdetection system for detecting a detected event that includes at leastone of gripping of the firearm, raising of the firearm, aiming of thefirearm, and discharging of the firearm based on the motion of thefirearm as measured by the IMU. The system further includes acommunication system for wirelessly communicating the detected event.

In embodiments, the detected event is communicated to a camera system.

In embodiments, the camera system includes a camera located insufficient proximity to view the firearm.

In embodiments, the camera system includes a body camera system worn bythe user of the firearm.

In embodiments, the body camera initiates recording upon receiving thecommunication of the detected event.

In embodiments, the body camera initiates recording upon the firearmbeing at least one of gripped, raised and aimed.

In embodiments, the event detection system and the communication systemare configured to be disposed inside the grip of the firearm.

In embodiments, the IMU is configured to count each discharge of thefirearm.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a firearmusage tracking system configured to detect the firearm being pointedtoward another firearm or a user in conjunction with supporting systems.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a firearmusage tracking system configured to detect the firearm and at leastanother firearm and configured to visually display locations of the atleast two firearms.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a firearmusage tracking system configured to detect a set of firearms in aninventory, to count each discharge of each of the firearms in the set offirearms, and to communicate total discharges from each of the firearms.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a firearmusage tracking system configured to detect a set of firearms in aninventory across a mesh network and to determine a location of a firstfirearm from the set of firearms based on a detected location of atleast a second firearm in the set of firearms.

In embodiments, the present disclosure includes a firearm usagemonitoring system configured to store data about movement of a firearmby a user. The system includes a grip on the firearm that is configuredto be held by a hand of the user and permit the hand of the user to alsoreach a trigger of the firearm. The system also includes a nine-axismotion monitor including a microprocessor, a tri-axis gyroscope, atri-axis accelerometer and a tri-axis compass configured to communicatedata about movement, orientation, and direction of the firearm. Thesystem further includes memory communicatively coupled to themicroprocessor and to the nine-axis motion monitor and a GPS moduleconnected to the microprocessor and the memory. In embodiments, dataabout the position of the firearm is transmitted from the nine-axismotion monitor and the GPS module and stored in the memory. Inembodiments, the nine-axis motion monitor, the microprocessor, thememory, and the GPS module are configured to be disposed inside a gripof the firearm.

In embodiments, the grip on the firearm is configured to be held by thehand of the user and permit the hand of the user to also reach a safetyof the firearm.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes ahard-wired data and power connection configured to receive data andpower from a wired source.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a serialcommunication system (e.g., a UART to USB controller) communicativelycoupled to the hard-wired data and power connection and configured tosend data to and receive data from the hard-wired data and powerconnection. In embodiments, the microprocessor is configured to senddata to and receive data from the serial communication system.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a lowdropout regulator electrically coupled to a battery and the serialcommunication system. In embodiments, the low dropout regulator stepsdown voltage from the battery to more efficiently power the serialcommunication system.

In embodiments, the system of the present disclosure includes a camerasystem that includes a body camera that is activated when there is achange in position of the firearm transmitted from one of the nine-axismotion monitor and the GPS module.

In embodiments, the present disclosure includes a system for monitoringfirearms in a set of the firearms. Each of the firearms is associatedwith a user in a set of users. The system includes a machine learningsystem and a sensory analysis module that connects to the machinelearning system and is configured to receive multi-modal sensory inputsfrom firearm usage tracking systems associated with the firearms,sensors that detect the users, and sensors that detect an environmentaround the set of firearms and the set of users. The system includes aset of candidate intents generated by the machine learning system basedat least a portion of the multi-modal sensory inputs. The system alsoincludes an action plan based on the set of candidate intents generatedby the machine learning system. In embodiments, the action plan is inresponse to at least one of a change in condition of one of the users ofthe firearms, change of state of one of the firearms from the set offirearms, a change of environment around the firearms.

In embodiments, the machine learning system is configured to determinethat one of the users from the set of users is in distress based atleast one sensor detecting human states of the user indicative ofdistress and at least one firearm sensor that detects motion andorientation of the firearm indicative of lack of discharge for apredetermined period. In embodiments, the action plan from the machinelearning system is configured to request assistance for the user indistress.

In embodiments, the machine learning system is configured to activatecamera systems in anticipation of an event based at least one sensordetecting human states of the user and at least one firearm sensor thatdetects motion and orientation of the firearm indicative of imminentdischarge of at least one firearm of the set of firearms.

In embodiments, the machine learning system is configured to generateinventory action plans detailing needs for ammunition in anticipation ofits consumption by the firearms from the set of firearms based on IMUsin each of the firearms that detects motion and orientation of thefirearm to count each shot based on discharges from the firearms of theset of firearms.

In embodiments, a monitoring system for a firearm comprises an IMU, acommunication circuit, and a microcontroller. The IMU is configured togenerate data indicative of at least one of a movement of the firearm,an orientation of the firearm, or a direction of the firearm. Thecommunication circuit is configured to communicate the data generatedusing the inertial measurement unit to a device external to the firearm.The microcontroller is configured to deliver power from a power sourceto at least one of the inertial measurement unit or the communicationcircuit. In embodiments, at least the IMU is disposed within an actionstructure of the firearm. In embodiments, at least the IMU is disposedon a rail of a firearm or within an accessory coupled to a rail of thefirearm. In embodiments, at least the IMU is disposed within a barrelstructure of the firearm. In embodiments, at least the IMU is disposedwithin a stock structure of the firearm or within a component of a stockstructure of the firearm.

A firearm monitoring and remote support system is configured to collectsignals representing real-time conditions of firearms, devices, andusers within a deployment location. Those signals can be used to detectthreats within the deployment location, to determine responses toperform based on those threats, or otherwise to support users of thefirearms. For example, sensors within firearms and/or other assets canbe used to determine that one or more firearms are drawn on a specifictarget within the deployment location. In another example, sensorswithin a firearm can be used to determine that the ammunition supply forthe firearm is depleted or nearly depleted. Appropriate responses tosuch situations, such as by ordering for reinforcements, additionalammunition deliveries, or the like, can be automated based on the sensorinformation. The firearm monitoring and remote support system is furtherconfigured to output one or more graphical user interfaces (GUIs). TheGUIs may be used for visualizing information associated with users offirearms and/or threats detected nearby those users. The GUIs mayfurther be used to generate, review, and/or approve actions to take inresponse to a threat detection, for example, to provide support to theusers of the firearms for engaging the detected threats.

In embodiments, a system for firearm monitoring and remote support isprovided. The system comprises a plurality of firearms within adeployment location, response infrastructure, and a server device. Eachfirearm includes one or more sensors that record sensor information usedto produce a signal. The response infrastructure is configured fordeployment to the deployment location. The server device runsapplication software that uses the signals received from each of thefirearms to detect a threat within the deployment location and causesthe deployment of the response infrastructure to the deploymentlocation. The response infrastructure supports users of the plurality offirearms in addressing the detected threat.

In embodiments of the system, the application software processes thesignals received from each of the firearms to determine cones of fire ofthe firearms, in which a cone of fire of a firearm represents anexpected area of potential fire for the firearm.

In embodiments of the system, the application software uses the cones offire to detect the threat within the deployment location by determiningthat two or more of the cones of fire coalesce on a single locationwithin the deployment location.

In embodiments of the system, the application software verifies thedetected threat using a video stream from a camera within the deploymentlocation, in which the video stream indicates the threat at the singlelocation within the deployment location.

In embodiments of the system, sizes of the cones of fire differ based onskill levels of users of the firearms.

In embodiments of the system, the one or more sensors included in afirearm include a sensor configured to detect a discharge of thefirearm. The application software uses the sensor information indicativeof the discharge of the firearm to determine to detect the threat. Theresponse infrastructure includes a vehicle configured to deliverreinforcements to the deployment location to support users of thefirearms.

In embodiments of the system, the one or more sensors included in afirearm include a sensor configured to detect an ammunition inventoryfor the firearm. The application software uses measurements indicativeof the ammunition inventory for the firearm to determine to deliverammunition to the deployment location. The response infrastructureincludes a vehicle configured to deliver the ammunition to thedeployment location.

In embodiments of the system, the sensor configured to detect theammunition inventory for the firearm is further configured to identify atype of the firearm. Information indicating the type of the firearm isused by the application software to identify the ammunition to deliverto the deployment location

In embodiments of the system, the system further comprises a wearabledevice worn by a user of at least one firearm of the plurality offirearms. The wearable device includes one or more sensors that recordinformation indicative of a health status of the user. The applicationsoftware uses the health status of the user to determine to request adelivery of medical support for the user to the deployment location.

In embodiments of the system, the responsive infrastructure includes anunmanned aerial vehicle configured to deliver medical items to thedeployment location responsive to the requested delivery of medicalsupport for the user.

In embodiments of the system, the application software processes thesensor information against information stored within a knowledgebase todetect the threat.

In embodiments of the system, the one or more sensors include one ormore of an inertial motion unit, a geolocation sensor, a pressuresensor, or a discharge sensor.

In embodiments of the system, the system further comprises a connectionpoint within the deployment location that receives the signals from theplurality of firearms and transmits the signals to the server device.

In embodiments, a method for firearm monitoring and remote support isprovided. The method comprises producing, at a device within adeployment location, a signal including sensor information recordedusing one or more sensors of the device; transmitting, from the device,the signal to a server device running application software; processing,by the application software, the signal to detect a threat within thedeployment location; determining, by the application software, an actionto perform in response to the detected threat; and deploying, by theapplication software, response infrastructure to perform the action.

In embodiments of the method, the method further comprises determining,by the application software, a severity of the threat based on thesensor information and based on information stored within aknowledgebase, in which determining the action to perform in response tothe detected threat comprises determining the action to perform based onthe severity of the threat.

In embodiments of the method, the information stored within theknowledgebase is used to compare the sensor information against athreshold or other condition associated with the detected threat,wherein the severity of the threat is based on a result of thecomparison.

In embodiments of the method, the application software automaticallydetermines the action to perform in response to the detected threatwithout manual user intervention, in which the application softwareincludes functionality for manual user verification of the automaticallydetermined action.

In embodiments of the method, the method further comprises producing asecond signal including second sensor information recorded after thesensor information used to detect the threat; transmitting the secondsignal to the server device; processing, by the application software,the second signal to determine a second action to perform for remotesupport of a user of a device at which the second signal is produced;and deploying, by the application software, second responseinfrastructure to perform the second action.

In embodiments of the method, the device is a firearm. The one or moresensors include a sensor configured to detect an ammunition inventoryfor the firearm. The action to perform includes a delivery of ammunitionto the deployment location. The second response infrastructure includesa vehicle configured to deliver the ammunition to the deploymentlocation.

In embodiments of the method, the device is a wearable device. The oneor more sensors include a sensor configured to detect informationindicative of a health status of the user of the device. The action toperform includes requesting a delivery of medical support to thedeployment location. The second response infrastructure includes avehicle configured to deliver the medical support to the deploymentlocation.

The firearm monitoring and remote support system allows various parties,such as managers and supervisors, to collect real-time informationrelating to assets within a deployment location, for example, to supportusers of firearms during engagements with hostile threats, to preparethose users for such engagements, or to aide those users after suchengagements. This includes the capability of the technology to reportinformation in real-time, allowing the rapid use of the collectedinformation, such as for situational awareness and rapid response tocritical situations. By collecting real-time firearms data, managers,dispatchers, and the like can respond more efficiently to hostilethreats and also more effectively monitor conditions of users of thefirearms, including, but not limited to, the ammunition supply for thefirearm and the health of the user.

A firearm monitoring and remote support system is configured to collectsignals representing real-time conditions of firearms, devices, andusers within a deployment location. Those signals can be used to detectthreats within the deployment location, to determine responses toperform based on those threats, or otherwise to support users of thefirearms. For example, sensors within firearms and/or other assets canbe used to determine that one or more firearms are drawn on a specifictarget within the deployment location. In another example, sensorswithin a firearm can be used to determine that the ammunition supply forthe firearm is depleted or nearly depleted. Appropriate responses tosuch situations, such as by ordering for reinforcements, additionalammunition deliveries, or the like, can be automated based on the sensorinformation. The firearm monitoring and remote support system is furtherconfigured to output one or more graphical user interfaces (GUIs). TheGUIs may be used for visualizing information associated with users offirearms and/or threats detected nearby those users. The GUIs mayfurther be used to generate, review, and/or approve actions to take inresponse to a threat detection, for example, to provide support to theusers of the firearms for engaging the detected threats.

In embodiments, a system for firearm monitoring and remote support isprovided. The system comprises a connection point and a server device.The connection point is located within a deployment location andreceives and compresses a signal from a firearm within the deploymentlocation. The signal includes sensor information recorded using one ormore sensors of the firearm. The server device runs application softwarethat receives the compressed signal from the connection point,decompresses the signal to restore the sensor information, and uses therestored sensor information to detect a threat within the deploymentlocation.

In embodiments of the system, the server device receives compressedsignals from a plurality of connection points including the connectionpoint, in which at least some connection points of the plurality ofconnections are located within the deployment location.

In embodiments of the system, the application software detects thethreat within the deployment location based on the restored sensorinformation produced by decompressing the compressed signal receivedfrom the connection point and based on other restored sensor informationproduced by decompressing another compressed signal received fromanother connection point of the plurality of connection points.

In embodiments of the system, the other compressed signal received fromthe other connection point is produced using one or more sensors of awearable device.

In embodiments of the system, the other compressed signal received fromthe other connection point is produced using one or more sensors of astationary device.

In embodiments of the system, the application software uses the restoredsensor information to detect the threat within the deployment locationbased on a change in an orientation of the firearm indicated within therestored sensor information. The change in the orientation of thefirearm represents a change in orientation from one of a grippingorientation or a drawing orientation to one of a pointing orientation ora firing orientation.

In embodiments of the system, the firearm is a first firearm. Theapplication software further processes a signal produced at a secondfirearm. The signal produced at the second firearm indicates a change inan orientation of the second firearm. The application software updatescones of fire of the first firearm and of the second firearm based onthe changes in orientation of the first firearm and of the secondfirearm, wherein the application updated cones of fire.

In embodiments of the system, the transmission of the signal from thefirearm to the connection point is automated and responsive to theproduction of the signal at the firearm.

In embodiments, a method for firearm monitoring and remote support isprovided. The method comprises receiving, at a connection point within adeployment location, a signal from a device located proximate to theconnection point within the deployment location, the signal includingsensor information recorded using one or more sensors of the device;compressing, at the connection point, the signal to produce a compressedsignal; transmitting, from the connection point, the compressed signalto a server device running application software for remote support of auser of the firearm; responsive to the server device receiving thecompressed signal from the connection point, decompressing, using theapplication software, the compressed signal to restore the sensorinformation; and detecting, using the application software, a threatwithin the deployment location based on the restored sensor information.

In embodiments of the method, the signal is a first signal and thedevice is a first firearm, and the method further comprises receiving,at the connection point, a second signal from a second device locatedproximate to the connection point within the deployment location.

In embodiments of the method, compressing the signal to produce thecompressed signal comprises compressing the first signal; compressingthe second signal; and producing the compressed signal based on thecompressed first signal and based on the compressed second signal.

In embodiments of the method, a lossy compression technique is used tocompress one or both of the first signal or the second signal.

In embodiments of the method, the first device is a first firearm andthe second device is a second firearm. The sensor information recordedusing the sensors of each of the first firearm and the second firearmindicates a change in orientation from one of a gripping orientation ora drawing orientation to one of a pointing orientation or a firingorientation.

In embodiments of the method, detecting the threat within the deploymentlocation based on the restored sensor information comprises detectingthe threat within the deployment location based on the change inorientation of the first firearm and based on the change in orientationof the second firearm.

In embodiments of the method, detecting the threat within the deploymentlocation based on the change in orientation of the first firearm andbased on the change in orientation of the second firearm comprisesupdating cones of fire of the first firearm and of the second firearmbased on the changes in orientation of the first firearm and of thesecond firearm; determining that the updated cones of fire coalesce; anddetecting the threat within the deployment location based on thecoalesced cones of fire.

In embodiments of the method, the restored sensor information is firstrestored sensor information, the compressed signal is a first compressedsignal, and the connection point is a first connection point. Detectingthe threat within the deployment location based on the restored sensorinformation comprises detecting the threat within the deploymentlocation based on the first restored sensor information and based onsecond restored sensor information, in which the second restored sensorinformation is produced by decompressing a second compressed signalreceived from a second connection point within the deployment location.

In embodiments of the method, the second connection point produces thesecond compressed signal based on a signal including sensor informationrecorded using one or more sensors of a wearable device.

In embodiments of the method, the second connection point produces thesecond compressed signal based on a signal including sensor informationrecorded using one or more sensors of a mobile robot.

In embodiments of the method, the first connection point and the secondconnection point form a mesh network.

In embodiments of the method, decompressing the compressed signal torestore the sensor information to the uncompressed form comprises:denoising, using the application software, the compressed signal; anddecompressing, using the application software, the denoised compressedsignal to restore the sensor information.

The firearm monitoring and remote support system allows various parties,such as managers and supervisors, to collect real-time informationrelating to assets within a deployment location, for example, to supportusers of firearms during engagements with hostile threats, to preparethose users for such engagements, or to aide those users after suchengagements. This includes the capability of the technology to reportinformation in real-time, allowing the rapid use of the collectedinformation, such as for situational awareness and rapid response tocritical situations. By collecting real-time firearms data, managers,dispatchers, and the like can respond more efficiently to hostilethreats and also more effectively monitor conditions of users of thefirearms, including, but not limited to, the ammunition supply for thefirearm and the health of the user.

A firearm monitoring and remote support system is configured to collectsignals representing real-time conditions of firearms, devices, andusers within a deployment location. Those signals can be used to detectthreats within the deployment location, to determine responses toperform based on those threats, or otherwise to support users of thefirearms. For example, sensors within firearms and/or other assets canbe used to determine that one or more firearms are drawn on a specifictarget within the deployment location. In another example, sensorswithin a firearm can be used to determine that the ammunition supply forthe firearm is depleted or nearly depleted. Appropriate responses tosuch situations, such as by ordering for reinforcements, additionalammunition deliveries, or the like, can be automated based on the sensorinformation. The firearm monitoring and remote support system is furtherconfigured to output one or more graphical user interfaces (GUIs). TheGUIs may be used for visualizing information associated with users offirearms and/or threats detected nearby those users. The GUIs mayfurther be used to generate, review, and/or approve actions to take inresponse to a threat detection, for example, to provide support to theusers of the firearms for engaging the detected threats.

In embodiments, a system for firearm monitoring and remote support isprovided. The system comprises a plurality of connection points within adeployment location and a server device. Each connection point of theplurality of connection points is configured to receive signals producedat one or more firearms proximate to the connection point within thedeployment location. Each connection point of the plurality ofconnection points is further configured to communicate the receivedsignals to a server device located outside of the deployment location.The server device runs application software that receives the signalsfrom each of the connection points and uses the sensor informationincluded in the signals to detect a threat within the deploymentlocation.

In embodiments of the system, the system further comprises one or moremobile computing devices intermediate to the connection points and tothe one or more firearms, in which ones of the mobile computing devicesreceive the signals from ones of the firearms and ones of the connectionpoints receive the signals from the ones of the mobile computingdevices.

In embodiments of the system, peer-to-peer communications between theone or more mobile computing devices are enabled using the plurality ofconnection points.

In embodiments of the system, the application software transmits anindication of the detected threat to the mobile computing devices.

In embodiments of the system, at least some of the connection pointsbatch the signals and communicate the batches to the server device, inwhich the application software processes the batches to detect thethreat within the deployment location.

In embodiments of the system, the at least some of the connection pointsbatch the signals based on times at which the signals are received fromone of the one or more firearms.

In embodiments of the system, the at least some of the connection pointsbatch the signals based on types of the firearms from which the signalsare received.

In embodiments of the system, the plurality of connection points forms amesh network for extending communication coverage within the deploymentlocation.

In embodiments of the system, one or more non-firearm assets connects tothe mesh network and produces at least some signal of the signals whichare communicated to the server device using one of the connection pointsof the plurality of connection points.

In embodiments of the system, each connection point of the plurality ofconnection points is configured to receive the at least some of thesignals based on proximities of one of the one or more non-firearmassets to the connection point.

In embodiments, a method for firearm monitoring and remote support isprovided. The method comprises receiving, at a first connection pointwithin a deployment location, a first signal produced at a first devicelocated proximate to the first connection point within the deploymentlocation, the first signal including sensor information recorded usingone or more sensors of the first device; receiving, at a secondconnection point within the deployment location, a second signalproduced at a second device located proximate to the second connectionpoint within the deployment location, the second signal including sensorinformation recorded using one or more sensors of the second device;receiving, at a server device running application software for remotesupport of users of the first device and the second device, the firstsignal and the second signal; and processing, using the applicationsoftware, the first signal and the second signal to detect a threatwithin the deployment location.

In embodiments of the method, the first connection point is configuredto receive signals from a plurality of devices including the firstdevice, and the method further comprises prioritizing connectionsbetween ones of the plurality of devices and the first connection pointto conserve network bandwidth.

In embodiments of the method, the connections are prioritized based onone or more of a time since a last established connection between adevice of the plurality of devices and the first connection point, atype of the device, a type of signal or information communicated fromthe device, a distance between the device and the first connectionpoint, information associated with a user of the device, or an amount ofbandwidth required for the connection with the device.

In embodiments of the method, the first connection point batches thesignals received from the plurality of devices and communicates thebatches to the server device.

In embodiments of the method, the user of the first device has a firstmobile computing device that receives the first signal from the firstdevice and the user of the second device has a second mobile computingdevice that receives the second signal from the second device. The firstconnection point receives the first signal from the first mobilecomputing device and the second connection point receives the secondsignal from the second mobile computing device.

In embodiments of the method, the method further comprises, responsiveto detecting the threat within the deployment location, transmitting,from the server device, an indication of the detected threat to one orboth of the first mobile computing device or the second mobile computingdevice.

In embodiments of the method, the first connection point includes ageolocation sensor. Measurements recorded using the geolocation sensorare transmitted to the server device and used by the applicationsoftware to determine a location of the threat with respect to alocation of the first connection point.

In embodiments of the method, at least one of the first device or thesecond device is a firearm. The firearm includes an inertial motion unitwhich measures changes in an orientation of the firearm. A signalproduced based on the measurements of the inertial motion unit isproduced responsive to a determination that an orientation of thefirearm has changed from one of a gripping orientation or a drawingorientation to one of a pointing orientation or a firing orientation.

In embodiments of the method, the method further comprises, responsiveto detecting the threat within the deployment location, transmitting,from the server device, a command to response infrastructure to cause adeployment of the response infrastructure to the deployment location.

In embodiments of the method, the first connection point and the secondconnection point are included in a mesh network at the deploymentlocation, in which the mesh network represents a network of connectionsbetween the first device, the second device, and one or more otherdevices located at the deployment location.

The firearm monitoring and remote support system allows various parties,such as managers and supervisors, to collect real-time informationrelating to assets within a deployment location, for example, to supportusers of firearms during engagements with hostile threats, to preparethose users for such engagements, or to aide those users after suchengagements. This includes the capability of the technology to reportinformation in real-time, allowing the rapid use of the collectedinformation, such as for situational awareness and rapid response tocritical situations. By collecting real-time firearms data, managers,dispatchers, and the like can respond more efficiently to hostilethreats and also more effectively monitor conditions of users of thefirearms, including, but not limited to, the ammunition supply for thefirearm and the health of the user.

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The detailed description of some embodiments of the present disclosureis made below with reference to the accompanying figures, wherein likenumerals represent corresponding parts of the figures.

FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic view of a firearm monitoring and remote supportsystem in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a firearm in use in accordance withthe embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic view of an internal configuration of acomputing device in accordance with embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic view of various system sub-components ofsoftware used for firearm monitoring and remote support in accordancewith embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic view of various inputs, processing options, andoutputs for threat detection and analysis in accordance with embodimentsof the present disclosure.

FIGS. 6-11 are illustrations of GUIs of software of a firearm monitoringand remote support system in accordance with embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 12 is an illustration of a mesh network system in accordance withembodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 13 is a diagrammatic view of various sub-components of a connectionpoint in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a technique for threat detection andresponse in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a technique for GUI visualization ofsensor and threat information in accordance with embodiments of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a technique for compression andcollection of information in accordance with embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 17 is an illustration of gestures, positions and locations of afirearm indicative of or in preparation for live fire in accordance withembodiments of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 18-19 are illustrations of multiple users and assets engaged inlive fire in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 20 is a bottom front perspective view of a firearm including afirearm usage monitoring system in accordance with the embodiments ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 21 is atop rear perspective view of the firearm of FIG. 20.

FIG. 22 is an exploded view of the firearm of FIG. 20.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view of first and second grip panels of thefirearm and the firearm usage monitor in accordance with embodiments ofthe present disclosure.

FIG. 24 is an electrical schematic view of the firearm usage monitoringsystem in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 25 and FIG. 26 are schematic views of the firearm usage monitoringsystem in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 27, 28, 29 and 30 are diagrammatic views of various systemsub-components for the firearm usage monitoring system in accordancewith embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 31 is a partial perspective view of a firearm including the firearmusage monitoring system in accordance with embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 32 is a process view of a machine control system of the firearmusage monitoring system in accordance with embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

FIGS. 33 and 34 are diagrammatic views of various system sub-componentsfor the firearm usage monitoring system in accordance with embodimentsof the present disclosure.

FIGS. 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, and 41 are flowchart showing techniquesfor communicating with and monitoring firearms and user of thosefirearms in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

By way of example, and referring to FIG. 1, an embodiment of firearmmonitoring and remote support system 100 includes firearm monitoring andremote support application 102 which processes signals received from oneor more of firearms 104, wearable devices 106, or stationary devices 108to detect and assess threats against users of firearms 104. For example,the signals received from firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/orstationary devices 108 can be processed to determine whether and how torespond to a threat against the users of firearms 104, including byautomating a deployment of response infrastructure 110 to a location ofor proximate to the users of firearms 104. Application 102 is run,executed, interpreted, or otherwise operated at server device 112, whichcommunicates, directly or indirectly, with firearms 104, wearabledevices 106, and/or stationary devices 108 using network 114 andconnection point 116.

The application 102 is software for monitoring users within a deploymentlocation. The users are humans or non-human entities (e.g., mobile orstationary robots). The users operate firearms 104 and wear wearabledevices 106. In embodiments, the users may operate stationary devices108. Alternatively, stationary devices 108 may be operated withoutaction by the users. A user may be mobile or stationary, for example,based on whether they are human or non-human and/or based on a directiveof the user. For example, a user who operates a sniper rifle or otherheavy powered weaponry or machinery may in some cases be considered astationary user. The deployment location is a geographic regionincluding one or more terrain types and may be wholly developed (e.g., acity or other urban environment area), partially developed (e.g., arelatively small or rural living area), or wholly undeveloped (e.g., amountainous, forested, desert, or other natural area). In particular,the deployment location represents a location to which one or more usersare deployed. For example, the one or more users may be deployed toidentify, address, or otherwise neutralize a hostile threat. In anotherexample, the one or more users may be deployed to rescue hostages orotherwise assist civilians or friendly forces.

The signals received from firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/orstationary devices 108 represent sensor information measured forfirearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108.Firearms 104 include sensors 118, wearable devices 106 include sensors120, and stationary devices 108 include sensors 122. Sensors 118,sensors 120, and sensors 122 include hardware sensors used to measureaspects of firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and stationary devices108, respectively. For example, sensors 118, sensors 120, and sensors122 may each include one or more of an accelerometer, a gyroscope, amagnetometer, a geolocation sensor, a moisture sensor, a pressuresensor, or the like. Sensors 118, sensors 120, and sensors 122 may eachbe embodied in inertial measurement units included within or otherwisecoupled to firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and stationary devices108, respectively. In embodiments, sensors 118, sensors 120, and sensors122 may each include the same sensors. In embodiments, sensors 118,sensors 120, and sensors 122 may include partially or wholly differentsensors.

The signals received from firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/orstationary devices 108 are processed to monitor the status of firearms104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108. Application102 can monitor the status of firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/orstationary devices 108 by using the signals to update position and/ororientation information for firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/orstationary devices 108, and/or for users thereof. The updated positionand/or orientation information can provide details regarding current useof firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108,for example, to indicate use states of firearms 104, wearable devices106, and/or stationary devices 108 and/or to indicate how firearms 104,wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108 are being usedwithin the deployment region.

Monitoring the status of firearms 104 may include generating and/orupdating information for visualizing or otherwise representing a cone offire for firearms 104. A cone of fire, or cone, is or refers to anexpected area of potential fire for a firearm 104. The endpoint of thesector of a cone represents a current location of a firearm 104. Theremaining portion of the cone represents a potential area which,provided the firearm 104 remains stationary at the location representedby the endpoint of the sector), projectiles from the firearm 104 may befired. The cones for firearms 104 may be visually represented byapplication 102, for example, within one or more GUIs generated andoutput by application 102. In embodiments, the size and layout of a conecan be defined based on one or both of the type of a firearm 104corresponding to the cone or the skill of the user of the firearm 104.In embodiments, the size and layout of the cone can be determined usingthe errors in measurements from the IMU and GPS to represent thepotential locations in which the projectile from the firearm may impact.By way of these examples, the shape of the cone of fire can bearbitrarily capped by the effective range of fire for the firearm andthe round being used. In embodiments, the cone of fire can then becapped or otherwise set to a predetermined size and shape by thepre-determined skill rating associated with the skill of the user. Inembodiments, larger caliber firearms may have an increased effectiverange of fire. As such, the bullet itself can have the potential to gowell beyond the drawn cone of fire. For example, a larger firearm mayhave a longer cone than a smaller firearm. In another example, a skilleduser who is capable of accurate marksmanship may have a smaller (e.g.,narrower) cone than one who is less accurate, such as because theskilled user is statistically expected to more accurately hit a target.In yet another example, where learning models (e.g., of a machinelearning system) determine that the user tends to fire too much to theleft or right, the cone for that user can be accordingly projected. Theapplication 102 monitors the status of firearms 104 including byperforming real-time updates to cones corresponding to firearms 104. Forexample, where a GUI of application 102 visually represents users withina deployment location and shows cones, application 102 can automaticallyupdate locations and orientations of the cones, for example, based onsignals received from firearms 104.

The signals received from firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/orstationary devices 108 are further processed to detect threats withinthe deployment region, including by analyzing whether and/or how torespond to those detected threats. Application 102 can detect threatswithin the deployment region by using the signals received from firearms104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108 to determinewhether users thereof are exposed to a threat or may become exposed to athreat. For example, the signals may be used to determine that firearms104 have been drawn or otherwise moved into a readied position, forexample, to prepare to engage a threat. In another example, the signalsmay be used to determine that firearms 104 are actively engaging athreat, for example, based on a detected firing of firearms 104 and/orbased on a coalescence of cones of multiple firearms 104. In yet anotherexample, the signals may be used to determine that ammunition suppliesfor some or all firearms 104 are running low or depleted. In yet anotherexample, the signals may be used to automate a response to the threat,for example, by deploying reinforcements to assist in engaging thethreat, by deploying additional ammunition resources to the deploymentlocation, or otherwise.

The threat may be a human or non-human (e.g., robotic, vehicular,non-human animal, etc.) hostile which presents or may present a risk ofharm to users of firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationarydevices 108. For example, the threat may be one or more enemy combatantswho possess weapons or other means to present a risk of harm to theusers of firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices108, to civilians, or to other persons or assets friendly to the usersof firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108. Inanother example, the threat may be one or more robots or animals trainedto attack the users of firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/orstationary devices 108. The threat may alternatively be or refer to acondition or situation which presents a risk of harm to the users offirearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108, tocivilians, or to other persons or assets friendly to the users offirearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108. Forexample, the threat may be or relate to a terrain element which presentsa risk of bodily harm or obstructs a traveling path of the users offirearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108. Insome cases, the threat may refer to terrain elements which are naturallyoccurring. In other cases, the threat may refer to terrain elementswhich present a risk of harm or obstruction because of actions taken bya hostile.

In response to a detected threat, application 102 may in some casescause a deployment of response infrastructure 110 to the deploymentlocation. Response infrastructure 110 includes or otherwise refers toassets or personnel used to assist in addressing the detected threat.For example, response infrastructure 110 may be or include unmannedaerial vehicles (UAVs) or other aircraft. The UAVs or other aircraft maybe configured to drop ammunition re-supplies within the deploymentlocation, for example, in response to application 102 determining thatcurrent ammunition supplies of one or more users of firearms 104 arerunning low or depleted before, during, or after an engagement with adetected threat. In another example, response infrastructure 110 may beor include transport vehicles used to transport reinforcements withinthe deployment location, for example, in response to application 102determining that additional manpower is required or would be beneficialfor engaging the detected threat. Response infrastructure 110 may bedeployed to a location of connection point 116, for example, which maybe known or determined using a geolocation sensor included within orotherwise coupled to connection point 116. Alternatively, a differentlocation to which response infrastructure 110 is deployed may bedetermined by application 102.

In embodiments, response infrastructure 110 may refer to components,assets, or other matter rather than to specific infrastructure used totransport or otherwise deploy those components, assets, or other matterwithin the deployment location. For example, response infrastructure 110may refer to firearms, ammunition, medical equipment, or other assetswhich can be deployed using a UAV, another aircraft, or another deliverymechanism. In embodiments, response infrastructure 110 may refer tolocations, components, assets, or other matter which may not travel tothe deployment location. For example, response infrastructure 110 mayinclude or otherwise refer to one or more locations at which assetinventories (e.g., firearm, ammunition, medical, or other inventorystocks) are stored and/or to hardware or other machinery or assets atthose locations.

Application 102 may process the signals received from firearms 104,wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108 against informationstored within database 124 to monitor firearms 104, wearable devices106, and/or stationary devices 108 and/or to detect and analyze athreat. Database 124 stores information relating to firearms 104,wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108. For example, theinformation relating to a firearm 104 stored within database 124 mayinclude information about the firearm type, maximum amount of ammunitionwithin a magazine, firing rate, maximum firing range, maintenancestatus, sensors included or coupled, or the like. Database 124 may alsostore information indirectly relating to a firearm 104, for example,information relating to ammunition types, inventory information (e.g.,in a stockpile or warehouse from which reserves can be deployed for usein response to a detected threat), connected or connectable devices(e.g., wearable devices 106), or the like. Database 124 may also storeinformation relating to users of firearms 104, for example, userinformation including names, ranks, years of service, skill levels,notable achievements, numbers of deployments, numbers of engagements,weapons currently possessed in the deployment location, ammunitionstocks present in the deployment location, numbers of shots fired sincearrival at the in the deployment location, health information, threatengagement information, or the like. In embodiments, information storedwithin database 124 relating to firearms may be retrieved frommanufacturers, distributors, or other vendors of those firearms. Forexample, where access is available, application programming interface(API) calls can be made to retrieve the information from externalsystems which the manufacturers, distributors, or other vendors use tostore such information. The information stored within database 124 maybe included in a knowledgebase accessed by application 102. For example,the knowledgebase can represent a collection of knowledge associatedwith assets used by or with system 100, for example, for detecting andanalyzing threats.

Connection point 116 is used to facilitate communications betweenfirearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108 andnetwork 114. Network 114 may be a network of computers (e.g., a localarea network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a virtual private network(VPN), a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, or an intranet), or a network ofnetworks (e.g., the Internet), or another network (e.g., a cellularnetwork). Connection point 116 is a device configured to communicateover network 114. Connection point 116 may communicate with firearms104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108 over Ethernet,transmission control protocol (TCP), Internet protocol (IP), power linecommunication, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, infrared, radio frequency (RF),general packet radio services (GPRS), global system for mobilecommunications (GSM), frequency-division multiple access (FDMA),code-division multiple access (CDMA), evolution-data optimized (EVDO),Z-Wave, ZigBee, 3G, 4G, 5G, another protocol, or a combination thereof.In embodiments, connection point 116 may be a router, beacon, wirelessconnection point (e.g., a Wi-Fi connection point), lighting system,camera, or other network-connected devices.

In embodiments, connection point 116 may be one of a number ofconnection points deployed within the deployment location. For example,each connection point may be configured to facilitate communications forcertain ones of firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationarydevices 108. In another example, bandwidth limitations or otherconstraints may reduce the connection strength or status betweenconnection point 116 and ones of firearms 104, wearable devices 106,and/or stationary devices 108, in which case other connection pointslocated elsewhere in the deployment location may be leveraged forredundancies and back-up communication mechanisms.

In embodiments, connection point 116 may be included in or otherwise usea mesh network to facilitate communications between server device 112and one or more of firearms 104, wearable devices 106, or stationarydevices 108 over network 114. The mesh network may be or represent anetwork of connections between firearms 104, wearable devices 106,stationary devices 108, connection points (e.g., connection point 116),and/or other devices, such as response infrastructure 110, mobilerobots, or the like. The mesh network may form part of a large meshnetwork, allowing devices, such as firearms and mobile robots, tocommunicate directly with one another, rather than having to firstconnect through a centralized network communication hub, or as asupplement to communication by one or more devices to such a hub.

In embodiments, application 102 processes signals received from assetsother than firearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices108. For example, instead of or in addition to signals received fromfirearms 104, wearable devices 106, and/or stationary devices 108,application 102 can process signals received from one or more ofvehicles, mortars, and/or other trackable assets. Each of the vehicles,mortars, and/or other trackable assets may include one or more sensors,which may be the same or different from one or more of sensors 118,sensors 120, and/or sensors 122.

In embodiments, some or all users within a deployment location may beunderground. In such a case, system 100 can use geolocation systems(e.g., a global navigation satellite system, for example, the globalpositioning system (GPS), the global navigation satellite system(GLONASS), the BeiDou navigation satellite system (BDS), Galileo, or thelike) to track subterranean locations of users. In some suchembodiments, assets such as body cameras, heads-up displays, or the likemay be used to supplement subterranean tracking of users.

In embodiments, server device 112 may be part of a cloud computinginfrastructure. For example, application 102 may be or representfunctionality of a software-as-a-service (SaaS) or platform-as-a-service(PaaS) cloud system. In such embodiments, application 102 may be asingle- or multi-instance software application run using one or more webservers, application servers, hypervisors, or the like. In suchembodiments, server device 112 may be or include a hardware server(e.g., a computing device), a software server (e.g., a web server and/ora virtual server), or both. For example, where server device 112 is orincludes a hardware server, server device may be a computing devicelocated in a rack, such as of a data center.

In embodiments, connection point 116 may use or otherwise include anefficient architecture and components for low power consumption,including energy harvesting mechanisms, such as harvesting the energy ofmotion of firearms 104 and/or wearable devices 106 or energy from therecoil of firearms 104 to provide power for storage and/or reporting ofdata to the application 102. The energy harvesting mechanisms may alsobe configured to harvest local energy in the RF domain or otherappropriate local electromagnetic signals of sufficient strength.

In embodiments, sensors 120 of wearable devices 106 may include orotherwise integrate with physiological monitors. A heart rate band ormonitor can be an indicator of a distressed situation creating anotification. In embodiments, wearable devices 106 may integrate theEmergency Response Data communications architecture. In embodiments,wearable devices 106 may include body cameras which capture imagesand/or video. In such embodiments, sensors 120 of wearable devices 106may include image sensors.

In embodiments, application 102 generates geofence-based alerts. Forexample, the geofence capability can be implemented around a warehousewhere weapons are stored to track weapons for inventory control orthreatening situations. In another example, the geofence capability canbe implemented around a central area within the deployment location, forexample, the connection point 116.

In embodiments, application 102 integrates with mobile devicetechnology. Application 102 can send critical messages in a timelymanner, such as through an app installed on a mobile phone or othermobile computing devices of a user of firearm 104. The app may bedirectly connected to dispatchers, such as allowing the caller torequest assistance.

Referring to FIG. 2, firearm 200 is one of firearms 104 used inconnection with system 100 and user 202 is the user of firearm 200. Inthe example shown, firearm 200 is depicted as an assault rifle. However,firearms which may be used in connection with a firearm monitoring andremote support system in accordance with the embodiments of thisdisclosure may be of other firearm types. For example, types of thefirearms 104 other than assault rifles may include, but are not limitedto, pistols, revolvers, shotguns, other rifles, or the like.

Although the following discussion regarding firearm 200 is with respectto the structure of an assault rifle particularly, similar discussionwith respect to other firearm types is understood, and it will beunderstood from the following discussion how sensors may be used withother firearm types.

In particular, the illustration of FIG. 2 is intended to describelocations of firearm 200 at which various sensors or other componentsmay be included or coupled. Examples of sensors or other componentswhich may be included in or coupled to the various locations showninclude, but are not limited to, an IMU (e.g., including anaccelerometer and/or a gyroscope), a geolocation sensor, a forceconnector, a power input, a battery charger, a laser, a regulator, aserial communication system component, a flash memory, a networkinterface, a programmable hardware unit, or the like.

Firearm 200 includes one or more structures for performing orfacilitating operations typical of a firearm, for example, for storingammunition, firing one or more projectiles from the ammunition,controlling the storage and firing of ammunition, and more. Inembodiments, firearm 200 can include an action structure, a stockstructure, and a barrel structure. In embodiments, firearm 200 caninclude one or more rails. A rail may, for example, be located on one ormore of, or proximate to one or more of, the action structure, the stockstructure, or the barrel structure.

The action structure is or refers to the structure of components whichare used to handle and propel ammunition during firing. For example, theaction structure may include one or more components which are used toload, lock, fire, extract, and/or eject ammunition or shells thereof.Depending on the particular type of firearm, the action structure mayuse a break action mechanism, a bolt action mechanism, a lever actionmechanism, or another action mechanism. The action structure may includea charging handle used to move a hammer to a ready position for firing.The action structure may include a forward assist component that moves abolt fully forward in the event a return spring fails to do so. Theaction structure may include a gas operating system which directs energyfor operating a locked breech of the action mechanism. The actionstructure may include a hammer that strikes a firing pin or othercomponent of the action mechanism to cause the combustion or compressionwhich fires a projectile from the barrel structure of the firearm. Theaction structure may include an ejection port which uses forced gas orother energy resulting from the combustion or compression to eject anammunition shell from the barrel structure of the firearm after theprojectile thereof has been fired. The action structure may also includecomponents other than those described above.

The stock structure is or refers to a structure of components whichprovide support to the action structure and/or to the barrel structure.In embodiments, the stock structure includes a butt and a fore-end. Thebutt and the fore-end may be included in a one-piece stock structure orin a two-piece stock structure. The butt includes a grip and a comb. Thegrip is a component which may be held by a user of the firearm duringthe operation of the firearm. The comb is a portion of the butt whichsupports a portion of a body of the user of the firearm during theoperation of the firearm. A hook may be coupled to the butt of the stockstructure, for example, to support a portion of a body of the user ofthe firearm during the operation of the firearm. The butt may be solid.Alternatively, the butt may be collapsible or telescoping. The fore-endmay include a handguard for protecting a hand of a user of the firearmfrom heat generated at the barrel structure of the firearm during theoperation of the firearm. The fore-end may in some cases include aportion of the action structure of the firearm. For example, thefore-end may include a pump component for a pump action shotgun or otherpump action firearm. The stock structure may also include a triggerunit, which includes a trigger engaged by a user of the firearm and mayalso include a safety for selectively disengaging the operation of thetrigger. The stock structure may also include a magazine well whichreceives a magazine and directs a projectile from a cartridge insertedin the magazine to a chamber of the barrel structure. In embodiments,the trigger unit and/or the magazine well may be included in the stockstructure. In embodiments, the grip may be included in a portion of thestock structure other than the butt. In embodiments, the grip may beincluded in a component in contact with the stock structure instead ofin the stock structure itself.

The barrel structure is or refers to a structure of components throughwhich a projectile is fired, for example, using combustion orcompression. In embodiments, the barrel structure includes a chamber, amuzzle, and a bore. The chamber is a cavity in which an ammunitioncartridge is inserted and in which a projectile is stored until it isfired. The muzzle is the portion of the barrel structure through which aprojectile is fired, and which is located at an end of the barrelstructure opposite to the chamber. The muzzle may, in embodiments,include a coupling element, which may, for example, be or include athreaded engagement or another engagement. An accessory device for usewith the firearm may be coupled to the coupling element on the muzzle oranother portion of the barrel structure. For example, the accessorydevice may be coupled by a coupling element located above the muzzlewhen the firearm is oriented for normal operation. In such a case, forexample, the accessory device may be a sight, a scope, or anotheraccessory. In another example, the accessory device may be coupled by acoupling element located in front of the muzzle when the firearm isoriented for normal operation. In such a case, for example, theaccessory device may be a flash hider, a suppressor, or anotheraccessory. The bore is the hollow length of the barrel structure throughwhich a projectile travels when fired. An internal surface of the boremay, in embodiments, be smooth or grooved to control or otherwise enablea projection of a projectile from the chamber to a location outside ofthe muzzle during firing.

A rail is or refers to a structure to which one or more accessories maybe coupled for use during the operation of the firearm. A rail includesan interface mechanism for permanently or removably coupling accessoriesto the firearm. The interface mechanism may allow for one or more ofslidable engagement of an accessory, slotted engagement of an accessory,threaded engagement of an accessory, snap-fit engagement of anaccessory, friction-fit engagement of an accessory, or the like. Therail may be a Dovetail rail, a Weaver rail, a Warsaw Pact rail, aPicatinny rail, a KeyMod rail, a M-LOK rail, or a UIT rail, althoughother styles of rail are possible. In embodiments, the particular formof the interface mechanism may depend upon the style of the rail. A railas used with a firearm according to the embodiments of this disclosuremay be coupled to a surface of an action structure of a firearm (e.g.,above an ejection port), a surface of a barrel structure of a firearm(e.g., above the chamber or a portion of the muzzle), or a surface of astock structure of a firearm (e.g., above a handguard). Although a railtypically is located on an upper surface of a firearm structure withrespect to an orientation of the firearm during use, in embodiments, arail as disclosed herein may be located on another surface, or on acombination of surfaces, of one or more firearm structures. Examples ofaccessories which may be coupled to a rail include, without limitation,scopes, sights (e.g., laser sights, iron sights, reflector sights,holographic sights, or the like), tactical lights, and vertical forwardgrips.

In embodiments, components described above as being included in theaction structure, as being included in the stock structure or being incontact with the stock structure, or as being included in the barrelstructure, may instead be included in one of a lower receiver unit ofthe firearm or an upper receiver unit of the firearm. In embodiments,components described herein as being included in the stock structure mayinstead be included in the lower receiver unit and/or the upper receiverunit, or both. In embodiments, one or more rails and/or componentscoupled to rails as described above may be included in the lowerreceiver unit and/or the upper receiver unit.

Firearm 200 includes action structure 204, stock structure 206, andbarrel structure 208. Action structure 204 is shown as includingcharging handle, bolt, and ejection port. Stock structure 206 is shownas including grip, comb, handguard, trigger unit, magazine well, andmagazine. Barrel structure 208 is shown as including muzzle, accessorydevice (e.g., a suppressor), and accessory device (e.g., a sightassembly). Firearm 200 further includes first rail 210 and second rail212. Each of the rails 210 and 212 includes an interface mechanism forpermanently or removably coupling one or more accessories to firearm200. For example, first accessory 214 (e.g., a laser sight and/ortactical light) is coupled to rail 212 and second accessory 216 (e.g., ascope) is coupled to rail 210. In embodiments, other components and/orother numbers of components may be coupled to rail 210 and/or to rail212. In embodiments, action structure 204, stock structure 206, andbarrel structure 208 may include components other than or in addition towhat is shown in FIG. 2.

In embodiments, a firearm used in connection with a firearm monitoringand remote support system in accordance with the embodiments of thepresent disclosure can include structures other than an actionstructure, a stock structure, a barrel structure, and/or one or morerails. For example, in embodiments, such a firearm can include acylinder structure including multiple chambers for storing a projectileto be fired. For example, the firearm may be a revolver or anotherfirearm with a structure for rotating multiple chambers into alignmentwith the bore of the barrel structure. In another example, inembodiments, such a firearm may omit the stock structure. For example,the firearm may be a pistol or other handgun in which components such asthe grip and/or trigger are coupled to the rest of the firearm by astructure other than a stock structure. In another example, inembodiments, such a firearm may include a stock structure that omits thebutt. For example, the firearm may be a pistol or other handgun whichincludes a stock structure that structurally supports the actionstructure and/or the barrel structure, but in which contact with theuser is intended to be limited to the grip. It is to be understood thatother firearm embodiments as are currently known or which are laterdeveloped may be used to implement or otherwise integrate one or more ofthe methods and systems disclosed herein.

Assets used in connection with a firearm monitoring and remote supportsystem in accordance with the embodiments of the present disclosure maybe located within or otherwise positioned with respect to certainstructures and/or certain components of structures used in connectionwith firearm 200. Examples of such structures are shown in FIG. 2 aswearable devices worn by user 202 of firearm 200. The examples includeouterwear 218, helmet 220, earpiece 222, eyeglasses 224, and wristbands226. Outerwear 218 may be or include a vest, a jacket, a shirt, oranother wearable item. Helmet 220 may be a helmet or another headcovering or combination of head coverings. Earpiece 222 is an in-eardevice for receiving audio from a remote source. In embodiments,earpiece 222 may include a microphone for recording audio fortransmission to another in-ear device or to a remote source. Inembodiments, earpiece 222 may be a hearing guard, such as a plug forblocking the ear canal of user 202. In such an embodiment, earpiece 222may omit audio communication functionality.

Eyeglasses 224 are a cover for one or both eyes of user 202. Wristbands226 are wearable devices worn around the wrists of user 202. Althoughone wristband 226 is shown on each arm of user 202, in embodiments, user202 may wear a wristband 226 on only one arm, or user 202 may wear morethan one wristbands 226 on one or both arms. In embodiments, one or moreof outerwear 218, helmet 220, earpiece 222, eyeglasses 224, orwristbands 226 may be embodied in a form factor other than what is shownas described. For example, one or both of wristbands 226 may be embodiedas rings worn on fingers of user 202, as devices worn around a neck ofuser 202, as pins coupled to outerwear 218, or another form factor, or acombination thereof. In embodiments, outerwear 218 may be or includeclothing or other wearable items which are not located worn asouterwear. For example, outerwear 218 may be or include an undershirt, avest worn underneath outerwear, or another wearable item.

In embodiments, assets other than wearable devices used in connectionwith a firearm monitoring and remote support system in accordance withthe embodiments of the present disclosure may be located within orotherwise positioned with respect to certain structures and/or certaincomponents of structures used in connection with firearm 200. Althoughnot shown in FIG. 2, examples of such other assets include mobiledevices (e.g., cell phones, tablet computers, personal digitalassistants (PDAs), mobile connection points, or the like) which may bepossessed by the user and/or permanently or removably coupled to otherassets (e.g., firearms, wearable devices, stationary devices, stationaryconnection points, or the like).

While examples of particular structures of a firearm and particularcomponents of structures of a firearm are disclosed herein, suchdisclosure is not limiting as to the possible structures of componentsof structures of a firearm or as to the possible locations orpositionings of components used by the methods and systems disclosedherein with respect to those structures or those components ofstructures. Accordingly, it is to be understood that components used byone or more of the methods and systems disclosed herein may be locatedor positioned in other locations or positions in or about a firearm,regardless of the particular structures disclosed herein by example.

Referring to FIG. 3, computing device 300 is or refers to one or moreof: server device 112; an electronic system within or otherwise coupledto a firearm 104, a wearable device 106, a stationary device 108, orresponse infrastructure 110; or another computer, phone, PDA, or othersort of electronic device used in connection with system 100.

Computing device 300 includes various types of computer readable mediaand interfaces for various other types of computer readable media.Computing device 300 includes bus 302, processing unit(s) 304, systemmemory 306, read-only memory (ROM) 308, permanent storage device 310,input devices 312, output devices 314, and network interface 316.

Bus 302 collectively represents all system, peripheral, and chipsetbuses that communicatively connect the numerous internal devices of thecomputing device 300. For instance, bus 302 communicatively connectsprocessing unit(s) 304 with ROM 308, system memory 306, and permanentstorage device 310. From these various memory units, processing unit(s)304 retrieves instructions to execute and data to process in order toexecute the many processes disclosed herein. The Processing unit(s) 304may be or include a single processor or a multi-core processor indifferent embodiments. In embodiments, the system memory 306 could alsobe used as a buffer for data before the data is transmitted from theuser. In embodiments, the system memory 306 could also be used as abuffer for data before being sent to storage, especially in situationswhere the data cannot be transmitted from the user.

ROM 308 stores static data and instructions that are needed byprocessing unit(s) 304 and other modules of computing device 300.Permanent storage device 310, on the other hand, is a read-and-writememory device. The Permanent storage device 310 is a nonvolatile memoryunit that stores instructions and data even when computing device 300 isoff. Some embodiments disclosed herein may use a mass-storage device(such as a magnetic or optical disk and its corresponding disk drive) aspermanent storage device 310.

Other embodiments use a removable storage device (such as a floppy diskor a flash drive) as permanent storage device 310. Like permanentstorage device 310, system memory 306 is a read-and-write memory device.However, unlike storage device 310, system memory 306 is a volatileread-and-write memory, such as random access memory (RAM). System memory306 stores some of the instructions and data that the processor needs atruntime. In some embodiments, processes are stored in system memory 306,permanent storage device 310, and/or ROM 308. For example, the variousmemory units include instructions for processing appearance alterationsof displayable characters in accordance with some embodiments. Fromthese various memory units, processing unit(s) 304 retrievesinstructions to execute and data to process in order to execute thevarious processes of disclosed herein.

Bus 302 also connects to input devices 312 and output devices 314. Inputdevices 312 enable the person to communicate information and selectcommands to computing device 300. Input devices 312 include alphanumerickeyboards and pointing devices (also called cursor control devices).Output devices 314 display images generated by computing device 300.Output devices 314 include printers and display devices, such as cathoderay tubes (CRTs), liquid crystal displays (LCDs), or light-emittingdiodes (LEDs). Some embodiments include devices such as a touchscreenthat functions as both input devices 312 and output devices 314.

Bus 302 also couples computing device 300 to network interface 316 forconnecting computing device 300 to a network (e.g., network 114). Inthis manner, the computing device 300 can be a part of a network ofcomputers (e.g., a LAN, a WAN, a VPN, a P2P network, or an intranet), anetwork of networks (e.g., the Internet), or another network (e.g., acellular network). Any or all components of computing device 300 may beused in conjunction with the various embodiments of the presentdisclosure. For example, network interface 316 can enable communicationsover Ethernet, TCP, IP, power line communication, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®,infrared, RF, GPRS, GSM, FDMA, CDMA, EVDO, Z-Wave, ZigBee, 3G, 4G, 5G,another protocol, or a combination thereof.

Referring to FIG. 4, the functionality of application 102 is furtherdescribed. Application 102 includes software modules used for monitoringfirearms and other assets within a deployment location (e.g., wearabledevices and/or stationary devices). The software modules include firearmmonitoring module 400, threat detection and analysis module 402, threatresponse module 404, GUI generation and display module 406, and signalprocessing module 408.

Firearm monitoring module 400 monitors firearms (e.g., firearms 104),deployed to a deployment location. Firearm monitoring module 400monitors the users, firearms, and other assets based on measurementsrecorded using sensors included within or otherwise coupled to thefirearms and other assets (e.g., sensors 118). For example, the firearmmonitoring module 400 can process the measurements recorded using thesensors to determine changes in a position and/or orientation of afirearm and/or to determine motion of the firearm. For example, themeasurements recorded using the sensors may include or otherwise beindicative of one or more of a change in orientation of a firearm, avibration of the firearm, recoil resulting from a firing of the firearm,pressure applied to all or a portion of the firearm (e.g., to a triggermechanism or grip), changes in contents of a magazine of the firearm,heat and/or light changes at a muzzle of the firearm (e.g., indicating afiring of the firearm), or the like.

In embodiments, firearm monitoring module 400 monitors users of firearms(e.g., users of firearms 104) and/or other assets (e.g., wearabledevices 106 and stationary devices 108). Firearm monitoring module 400monitors the users and/or other assets based on measurements recordedusing sensors included within or otherwise coupled to the other assets(e.g., sensors 122) and sensors included in assets worn by the users(e.g., sensors 120). For example, the firearm monitoring module 400 canprocess the measurements recorded using the sensors to determine changesin a position and/or orientation of a user and/or other asset and/or todetermine motion of the user and/or other assets. For example, themeasurements recorded using the sensors may include or otherwise beindicative of one or more of a sudden motion of the user, a speed and/ordirection of motion of the user, a vibration measured based on a firingof a firearm of the user, sudden changes in an amount of light detectedaround the user, or the like.

The output of firearm monitoring module 400 can be used to updateinformation representing real-time position and orientation of firearmsin a deployment location. For example, as will be described below, theoutput of firearm monitoring module 400 can be used by GUI generationdisplay module 406 to update one or more GUIs to change a visualrepresentation of one or more firearms based on the real-time positionand orientation of the firearms. In another example, as will bedescribed below, the output of firearm monitoring module 400 can be usedby threat detection and analysis module 402 to detect a threat withinthe deployment location and/or to analyze whether a threat detectedwithin the deployment location requires a threat response.

In embodiments, firearm monitoring module 400 includes functionality formonitoring firearm maintenance. With such firearm maintenancemonitoring, the application 102 may provide (e.g., to the user of afirearm, to remote support personnel using the application 102, or toother personnel) data on the number of rounds discharged and whichfirearm components need maintenance or replacement. The firearmmaintenance monitoring functionality of firearm monitoring module 400can include generating an alert indicative of maintenance requirementsdetermined based on the monitoring, for example, to notify the user ofthe firearm, remote support personnel, or other personnel.

In embodiments, firearm monitoring module 400 includes functionality foralerting a user of a firearm should the firearm is pointed at anotheruser (e.g., in the same group or otherwise). For example, each user mayhave a tracking system (e.g., included in the firearm, a wearable deviceworn by the user, or another asset). The firearm monitoring module 400can detect when a firearm of one user is pointed at another user withsuch a tracking system. In some such embodiments, firearm monitoringmodule 400 may also alert the user should the firearm be pointed atother weaponry (e.g., another firearm or another weapon), anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, raised quickly in ageo-defined zone, or the like. This may, for example, help avoidfriendly fire (e.g., potentially resulting in fratricide) situations.

Firearm monitoring module 400 includes functionality for identifyingdischarges and counting shots, discharges, and other operations offirearms. In embodiments, an external device attached to a firearm canregister when a shot is fired. The discharge has a unique, detectable,physical profile (e.g., a discharge has recoil that has a particularmotion profile, sound profile, and the like). A recoil measuring systemmay use an IMU, including or combined with motion-detecting/sensingelements, including one or more accelerometers, gyros, magnetometers,and the like. In embodiments, a map is developed based on analysis ofdischarge events to the map the entire motion sequence caused by atypical discharge. That motion profile, which may be unique to eachweapon platform and user, can be stored and used as a basis forcomparing future sensed data to determine whether a discharge event hasoccurred. Similar profiling can be used for each weapon type todetermine whether the firearm has been raised to an aiming position orout of the holster position.

In embodiments, a firearm may include an infrared gate in front of theejection port. This gate can track disconnects when the weapon is fired,such as when the shell is engaged and breaks the gate. In embodiments, afirearm may include a hall-effect sensor to measure the motion of aninternal part. In embodiments, firearm monitoring module 400 can capturethe discharge profile of a given weapon by using an IMU. The dischargeprofile may have unique inertial characteristics when a weapon isdischarged, such as based on the geometry, distribution of weight,specified ammunition, and the like, so that a discharge can be profiledand identified based on a series of movements that are measured by theIMU. In embodiments, firearm monitoring module 400 can capture thedischarge profile of a given weapon by using a sensor to monitor theposition of the trigger so that when the trigger is pulled, we canassume a discharge and verify with the IMU or other correlating data oruse that to identify misfire or dry fire scenario.

In embodiments, firearm monitoring module 400 includes an activitymonitor which will indicate events such as when the gun is elevated andbeing pointed. In embodiments, firearm monitoring module 400 measuresthe parameters of the recoil and parameters of pre-shot movement. Thisallows an analysis of changes over time to determine the status of theweapon. The firearm monitoring module 400 can also capture movements anddetermine whether the user is handling the weapon properly.

In embodiments, firearm monitoring module 400 provides alternatives formonitoring discharges, such as cameras, or augments those othermonitoring systems. The methods and systems disclosed herein may includeimage recognition, which can identify the flash of a muzzle or for theslide rocking back. The system may also have acoustic abilities and mayprovide sound recognition.

Threat detection and analysis module 402 uses sensor measurements,existing knowledge, and/or trained machine learning models related tousers, firearms, other assets, and/or conditions within a deploymentlocation to detect whether a threat exists within the deploymentlocation and to analyze the severity of detected threats. The sensormeasurements, existing knowledge, and/or trained machine learning modelsare taken as inputs to threat detection and analysis module 402. Threatdetection and analysis module 402 outputs data indicating one or more ofa detected threat, a threat severity, or no threat detected. The sensormeasurements can include measurements recorded using one or more ofsensors 118, sensors 120, or sensors 122. For example, measurementsrecorded using one or more of sensors 118, sensors 120, or sensors 122may include, without limitation, information indicating changes in theorientation of a firearm, changes in a movement speed of a user,biometric information (e.g., increase in user pulse, increase in usersweat levels, increase in user eye movement, or the like), changes inhow a user grips or otherwise holds a firearm, image or video data(e.g., captured using a user body camera, a camera on a UAV or otheraircraft, a camera of a stationary device, a camera of another vehicle,or another camera) showing hostiles or persons who appear to behostiles, or the like.

In embodiments, the sensor measurements can include information outputfrom firearm monitoring module 400. For example, the firearm monitoringmodule 400 can process measurements recorded using one or more ofsensors 118, sensors 120, or sensors 122 and provide the processedmeasurements to threat detection and analysis module 402. In such anembodiment, the processed measurements may include additionalinformation added by firearm monitoring module 400, for example,representing previous monitoring data corresponding to one or more ofsensors 118, sensors 120, or sensors 122.

The knowledge used by threat detection and analysis module 402 includesinformation stored within a knowledgebase of system 100. For example,the knowledgebase can be represented by or otherwise include or refer toinformation stored within database 124, which can be accessed byapplication 102. The information within the knowledgebase can beprocessed against the sensor measurements, for example, to compare thesensor measurements to established thresholds or other known conditionsassociated with threat detection. As will be described below, themachine learning models used by threat detection and analysis module 402are models (e.g., of a deep learning neural network or another machinelearning or machine intelligence approach) which have been trained usingone or more data sets (e.g., including information within theknowledgebase and/or information collected from past deployments ofusers using sensors such as sensors 118, sensors 120, and/or sensors122).

Threat detection and analysis module 402 can use a rule-based approachto detect and analyze threats. In embodiments, different inputs may beassigned or otherwise attributed different score values. For example, afirearm discharge being detected may have a higher score than a changein firearm orientation detection. In another example, a change infirearm orientation detection may have a higher score than a user motiondetection. A rule used by threat detection and analysis module 402 cancompare score totals calculating by adding scores for various presentinputs against one or more thresholds configured for indicating athreat. A threat can be detected where the calculated score total meetsor exceeds one or more of the thresholds. In embodiments, a rule used bythreat detection and analysis module 402 can indicate that the detectionof a condition (e.g., based on one or more of the sensor measurements)indicates a detected threat. For example, where the sensor measurementsindicate that multiple firearms are being discharged at the same time,threat detection and analysis module 402 can use that information aloneto determine that a potential threat exists.

Threat detection and analysis module 402 analyzes the input informationnot only to detect a threat, but also to determine a severity of adetected threat. For example, a detected threat which appears to relateto the presence of a single hostile combatant may be considered lesssevere than a detected threat which appears to relate to the presence ofmultiple hostile combatants. In another example, a detected threat whichappears to relate to the presence of enemy tanks, mortars, or otherheavy machinery or heavy-powered weaponry may be considered more severethan a detected threat which appears to relate to the presence ofhostile combatants armed only with handguns or assault rifles. Thedetection of a threat, along with the severity of the detected threat,are used to determine an appropriate response to the detected threat,for example, using threat response module 404. Determining the severityof a threat may include analyzing some or all of the input informationused to detect the treat. For example, for a given threat, a threatseverity may be low when input information indicates that the users whowill engage the threat have what is expected to be an adequate amount ofammunition for engaging the threat, but high when the input informationindicates that those users do not have an adequate amount of ammunition.In another example, for a given threat, a threat severity may be lowwhen the number of users who will engage the threat is greater than thenumber of hostile combatants detected, but high when the number of userswho will engage the threat is less than the number of hostile combatantsdetected.

Threat detection and analysis module 402 thus considers the types andnumber of firearms possessed by each engaged user, the amount of unusedammunition remaining in possession of each such engaged user, the amountof ammunition already used during the engagement by each such user, thenumber of engaged users, the locations of the engaged users (e.g., inrelation to each other, to the hostiles, and/or to the geography), andthe like. Threat detection and analysis module 402 further considers thenumber of hostiles, the locations of the hostiles (e.g., in relation toeach other, to the users, and/or to the geography), the types offirearms used by the hostiles (including the expected ammunition stocksand possible reserves therefor), the number of firearms used by thehostiles, an amount of time for which the firearms of the users havebeen firing at the users, and the like.

In embodiments, system 100 can prompt a user of a firearm for inputverifying that a threat exists. For example, where threat detection andanalysis module 402 detects a potential threat with low confidence, asignal may be transmitted to a personal computing device of a userwithin the deployment location to verify whether a threat is present inthe deployment location. The user may respond in one or more ways toverify the potential threat. For example, the personal computing devicemay include a button or other hardware interface which may be toggled inresponse to the request for verification to indicate whether the threatexists. In another example, the personal computing device or a wearabledevice may include a microphone. The user can speak into the microphoneto verify whether the threat exists. Other options for verifying athreat are possible, as will be understood. In embodiments, a mode ofthe safety on the firearm can be detected and can be a further optionfor verifying a threat such that one of the modes (e.g., safe, semi,full-auto, locked) can be an additional metric when assessing the threatdetection.

In embodiments, system 100 may allow a user (e.g., of a firearm and/orof a remote dashboard) to validate a threat using the firearm, forexample, during in a live combat situation. For example, application 102may establish or otherwise be used to establish a pressure signature tovalidate the threat. The threat may be validated by application 102(e.g., by threat detection and analysis module 402) by comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures, for examplefrom no pressure to extreme pressure.

The pressure signature may be established by collecting information,such as information from sensors, for example, sensors 118, sensors 120,sensors 122, and/or other sensors, such as multi-modal sensors 1060.Combinations of sensors may include combinations of wearable and firearmsensors, combinations of the firearm and fixed sensors, for example,Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, and the like. A sensor equippedfirearm may include a pressure sensor, for example, to determine a gripprofile using information such as threat ID, shot accuracy, engagement,alert information and tactical information. Information collected from asensor equipped firearm may include discharge information, motioninformation, rate of motion information, orientation information and thelike. The rate of motion information, for example, may include movementinformation related to speed, threat identification and shot accuracy.Movement information may also be related to an event identifier forevents, such as events associated with weapons and people. Eventsassociated with firearms may include events indicating the firearm hasfallen, is outside of a pre-designated distance from its owner, in anunauthorized area and the like. Events associated with people mayinclude events indicating a person is in an unauthorized area, themaneuvering speed of the person and the like.

In embodiments, determining the pressure signature may also includedetermining a firearm-specific candidate action of a first firearm user,from at least a portion of the collected information. The candidateaction may be compared with other firearm users, for example, otherfirearm users proximal to the first firearm user or other firearm usersassociated with the first firearm user. The collected information,candidate action or actions, and action comparison result may then bestored in a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Thecollected information, candidate action or actions, and actioncomparison result may also be filtered or weighted based on specifiedcriteria, prior to being stored in the data structure that representsthe pressure signature.

Threat response module 404 determines an action to be performed inresponse to a detected threat based on the detected threat and based onthe severity of the detected threat. The action determined using threatresponse module 404 may be based on the threat detected. As such, thethreat response module 404 can use information, qualities,characteristics, or other aspects of the detected threat (e.g.,identified, determined, or otherwise produced using threat detection andanalysis module 402) to determine the action to perform in response tothe detected threat. Examples of actions which may be determined usingthreat response module 404 include, but are not limited to, delivery ofadditional ammunition to one or more users within the deploymentlocation, request for reinforcements within the deployment location toassist in engaging the threat, delivery of new firearms or otherweaponry (e.g., weaponry which is heavier or otherwise more powerfulthan is currently possessed by the users within the deployment location)to one or more users within the deployment location, delivery of medicalequipment to one or more users within the deployment location, requestfor medical personnel within the deployment location (e.g., with orwithout medical equipment), delivery of new communications tools withinthe deployment location, transmissions of notifications to nearbyconnection points (e.g., to notify another group of users as to theexistence of the threat detection or engagement), or the like.

The threat response module 404 can use a rule-based approach todetermine an appropriate threat response. In embodiments, the rule-basedapproach used by threat response module 404 may be the same rule-basedapproach as may be used by threat detection and analysis module 402. Inembodiments, the rule-based approach used by threat response module 404may be an extension of the rule-based approach used by threat detectionand analysis module 402. The rule-based approach used by threat responsemodule 404 can indicate to determine certain threat responses based oncertain detected threats and/or based on certain severities of detectedthreats. For example, a rule can indicate to deliver additionalammunition (e.g., by UAV or otherwise) when a detected threat includesmultiple hostile combatants and the associated threat severity is high.In another example, a rule can indicate to request reinforcements toarrive at the deployment location within some specified or unspecifiedamount of time when a detected threat includes a number of hostilecombatants which is higher than a number of engaging users and the skilllevels of the engaging users do not meet a threshold.

In embodiments, the action determined using threat response module 404can include or otherwise indicate a combination of actions to beperformed in response to a detected threat. For example, where threatdetection and analysis module 402 determines that a given user will runout of ammunition before the end of an engagement with a number ofhostiles and that the number of hostiles exceeds the number of users inthe group that includes the given user, threat response module 404 candetermine the action to be performed in response to the detected threatas delivering additional ammunition to the given user (e.g., by UAVdelivery or otherwise) and calling for reinforcements to assist thegroup of users in engaging the number of hostiles.

GUI generation and display module 406 generates, updates, and renders ordisplays GUIs. A GUI generated using GUI generation and display module406 can comprise part of a software GUI constituting data that reflectinformation ultimately destined for display on a hardware device, forexample, a client device or other computing device which communicateswith server device 112 or another computing device running, executing,interpreting, or otherwise operating application 102. For example, thedata can contain rendering instructions for bounded graphical displayregions, such as windows, or pixel information representative ofcontrols, such as buttons and drop-down menus. The renderinginstructions can, for example, be in the form of HTML, SGML, JavaScript,Jelly, AngularJS, or other text or binary instructions for generating aGUI or another GUI on a display that can be used to generate pixelinformation. A structured data output of one device can be provided toan input of the hardware display so that the elements provided on thehardware display screen represent the underlying structure of the outputdata. Instructions for displaying or otherwise rendering a GUI generatedusing GUI generation and display module 406 can be communicated fromserver device 112 to a client device or another computing device whichcommunicates with server device 112.

GUIs which may be generated, updated, and rendered or displayed usingGUI generation and display module 406 include a deployment location GUI,a remote support dashboard GUI, a user and firearm GUI, and others. Thedeployment location GUI includes a two-dimensional top-down geographicview of the deployment location including icons indicating positions andorientations of users and/or of firearms or other assets within thedeployment location and further including cones for the users, firearms,or other assets. The top-down geographic view may, for example,represent a real-time satellite feed imaging the deployment location.Alternatively, the top-down geographic view may represent terrain,topographic, roadway, or other map views of the deployment location.

The remote support dashboard GUI includes views for displaying andenabling user interaction with information relating to users, firearms,and/or other assets deployed to the deployment region. For example, theremote support dashboard GUI may include a dashboard view which displaysone or more of lists of users, lists of firearms possessed by the users,stock of ammunition possessed by the users, lists of potential or actualthreats detected within the deployment location, alerts corresponding todetected threats, alerts corresponding to detections of firearms beingfired, or the like. In another example, the remote support dashboardview may include a validation view which presents requests, actions, orother information for review and/or approval by a user of application102. The validation view may, for example, display notificationsrelating to automated responses taken based on detected threats. Inembodiments where a response is presented for user approval beforeexecution, the validation view may present a request to approve aresponse.

The user and firearm GUI include views indicating real-time position andorientation information for users and firearms used thereby. Forexample, the user and firearm GUI may include a three-dimensionalfirearm orientation view which updates in real-time based on signalsreceived from a firearm to show an orientation of the firearm, forexample, with respect to a surface on which a user of the firearm isstanding or otherwise located. In another example, the user and firearmGUI may include a two-dimensional recoil tracking view which updates inreal-time based on signals received from a firearm to show how thefirearm moves over time based on recoil from firings of the firearm. Inyet another example, the user and firearm GUI may include a view showingreal-time video or image feeds captured using a body camera of a user.

In embodiments, two or more GUIs, or views from two or more GUIs, may becombined into a single GUI which is rendered or displayed. For example,some or all views of the user and firearm GUI may be included in thedeployment location GUI, for example, to enable the simultaneous displayof multiple monitors. For example, as will be described below withrespect to FIG. 6, a deployment location GUI may include a top-downgeographic view, a three-dimensional firearm orientation view, atwo-dimensional recoil tracking view, and a user body camera feed view.In this way, a remote user of application 102 can simultaneously viewreal-time information regarding user hostile engagement or detectionwithin the deployment location and individual or group firearmmonitoring information.

Signal processing module 408 processes signals received, directly orindirectly, from assets within a deployment location. The signalprocessing module 408 can receive and process signals from firearms 104,wearable devices 106, stationary devices 108, and/or other assets.Processing signals using signal processing module 408 includes preparingdata included within those signals for use with other modules ofapplication 102. For example, signal processing module 408 can process asignal to prepare the signal for use by one or more of firearmmonitoring module 400, threat detection and analysis module 402, or GUIgeneration and display module 406. For example, a signal received atapplication 102 may be received in a compressed form. The signalprocessing module 108 processes the signal including by decompressingthe signal to restore the data included in the signal to an uncompressedform. In another example, a signal received at application 102 mayinclude noise, for example, introduced during the recording of sensormeasurements (e.g., by motion of a user, vibrations to which a sensor isexposed, or another noise source). The signal processing module 408 candenoise the signal before making the signal available to one or more offirearm monitoring module 400, threat detection and analysis module 402,or GUI generation and display module 406.

In embodiments, signal processing module 408 can receive and processbatches of signals. For example, rather than receiving a sequence ofindividual signals, signal processing module 408 can receive a batch ofsignals generated, identified, or otherwise collected (e.g., usingconnection point 116) for transmission to server device 112 for use withapplication 102. For example, a batch of signals may represent signalscollected within a defined time interval (e.g., within a five secondperiod or less). For example, connection point 116, or another componentwhich collects signals from assets deployed within a deploymentlocation, can use timestamps for the signals to coordinate batching ofsignals for transmission to server device 112. In another example, abatch of signals may represent signals relating to common asset types orfrom a specific asset or group of assets. For example, connection point116, or another component which collects signals from assets deployedwithin a deployment location, can determine the type of asset from whicha signal is collected (e.g., based on pre-processing performed againstthe signal and/or based on a channel of communication used to collectthe signal) and can coordinate batching of signals for transmission toserver device 112 by grouping the signals by asset type.

In embodiments, application 102 includes inventory controlfunctionality. For example, the inventory control functionality caninclude monitoring stores of asset inventory (e.g., firearms,ammunition, wearable devices, stationary devices, and/or other assets)within one or more locations. The inventory control functionality can beused to track when assets are taken out of an inventory store (e.g., foruse in arming a user during a deployment). The inventory controlfunctionality can also be used to track inventory usage, for example, toassist in determining when resupply orders are needed. In some suchembodiments, the inventory control functionality of application 102 caninclude functionality for automating resupply orders of some or allasset inventories, for example, based on the monitoring of the assetswithin one or more locations of the inventory stores and/or within oneor more deployment locations.

In embodiments, application 102 includes predictive functionality. Insome such embodiments, the predictive functionality of application 102can include functionality for determining an action to be performed evenin the absence of a detected threat. For example, the predictivefunctionality of application 102 can include a predictive resupplymodule that predicts a need to resupply ammunition based on the numberof shots taken using one or more firearms. The predictive functionalityof application 102 can include generating an alert indicative of theaction to be performed, for example, to notify a user of the firearm,remote support personnel, or other personnel. In embodiments whichinclude such predictive resupply module and inventory controlfunctionality, the inventory control functionality can account forinventory of rounds used with the predictive resupply module that tracksthe amount of ammunition used and alerts when the inventory and shotsfired do not match indicating a loss of ammunition.

In other such embodiments, the predictive functionality of application102 can include functionality for predicting maintenance or other statesof assets within a deployment location. For example, the predictivemaintenance can include predicting a maintenance requirement and/orstatus of a firearm based on a number of shots taken, based on recoilparameters (e.g., showing degradation of performance as recoil patternsshift over time), and/or based on other criteria. The predictivefunctionality of application 102 can include generating an alertindicative of the predicted maintenance requirement and/or status, forexample, to notify a user of the firearm, remote support personnel, orother personnel.

Beneficially, the firearm usage monitoring system may providemaintenance alerts and confirmation of maintenance performed on afirearm without user input. In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoringsystem is configured to monitor round count and fatigue (e.g., heat fluxand temperature buildup from discharge events) to determine whenreplacement of consumable or degradable components is likely.Beneficially, the firearm usage monitoring system may include supplychain information (e.g., deployed inventories or inventories at depot,resupply, or global resupply) to alert a resupply need or automaticallyresupply components. In embodiments, sensors on the firearm 104 areconfigured to monitor the noise, vibration, and harshness signature(NVH) to determine potential failure modes (e.g., NVH increaseindicative of overheating event) and/or maintenance (e.g., NVH decreaseindicative of component replacement or cleaning).

In embodiments, application 102 can use machine learning functionality(e.g., implemented as one or more machine learning modules ofapplication 102) for training and/or inference. For example, the machinelearning functionality of application 102 can be used to trainapplication 102 based on information input to or output from one or moreof modules 400-408. In another example, the machine learningfunctionality of application 102 can perform inference againstinformation input to or output from one or more of modules 400-408. Inyet another example, the machine learning functionality of application102 can perform both the training and the inference described above.

In embodiments, the machine learning functionality of application 102can include algorithms for determining recoil of firearms 104 and otherbehaviors or characteristics of system 100. For example, in embodiments,the machine learning functionality of application 102 includesidentification algorithms to determine the complex motion associatedwith the discharge of a particular type of weapon. Embodiments mayinclude feeding IMU data collected upon gripping, movement, anddischarge of weapons into the machine learning functionality ofapplication 102, for example, so that the machine learning functionalityof application 102 can learn the parameters of each with respect toenough training events that it can rapidly and accurately identify newevents based on new IMU data, such as collected in real time. Inembodiments, the machine learning functionality of application 102 canbe trained to learn to identify a threatening situation when the grip isengaged and the firearm is pointed, when the motion has increasedindicating a pursuit, and when it is not in motion (e.g., placed insleep mode). More complex patterns can be learned, such as determiningwhat patterns tend to lead to accidents, dangerous incidents, higherquality training, and the like.

In an example of learning and utilization of a complex pattern, themachine learning functionality of application 102 can be used todetermine firearm movements that may indicate a discharge from a firearmis imminent. In this example, the machine learning functionality ofapplication 102 may, for example, detect motion and orientation datafrom sensors, such as from sensors on the firearm, sensors in a meshnetwork (e.g., including other firearms), or other assets (e.g., sensorswithin wearable devices, multi-modal sensors, etc.) of the human user ofthe firearm, which in turn may be used by the machine learningfunctionality of application 102 to facilitate a threat response. Inembodiments, a threat response may include an automatic threat response,such as by one or more machines that are teamed with the human user ofthe firearm.

In another example of learning and utilization of a complex pattern, themachine learning functionality of application 102 can considerinformation stored within a knowledgebase or other data store (e.g., ofdatabase 124 or another source). For example, the information may relateto past engagements of users, whether or not involving the same users asare currently deployed within a given deployment location. Theinformation may, for example, relate to one or more of a user skilllevel, firearm type, amount of ammunition used in engagements based onuser skill level and/or firearm type, numbers of engagements of users,numbers of threats or otherwise of hostile combatants or weaponryengaged, number of users in a group which engaged a threat, number offirearms possessed per user of such a group, or the like.

In embodiments, the machine learning functionality of application 102may determine combinations of data, such as motion, orientation andmulti-modal sensor information that are indicative of imminent dischargeof the firearm. The machine learning functionality of application 102may also receive other inputs or generate information to combine withthe sensor information, such as an indication of a firearm state.Firearm states may include combat states, training states, wartimestates, peacetime states, civilian states, military states, firstresponder states, incident response states, emergency states, militarycontractor states, on-call states, and the like. Firearm states may bestates from one or more than one firearm, for example, a set of firearmsassociated with a group of soldiers in the same section of a battlefieldor a set of police officers in a region.

Combinations of data may allow the machine learning system to recognize,determine, classify, or predict information, such as about environments,objects, image content, whether a person is friendly or adversary,structures, landscapes, human and human gestures, facial indicators,voices, and locations, among others. Example combinations may includecombinations of data from topography and physiological monitors, ISR,and structure recognition combinations, as well as combinations of humanand machine physical states. Combinations of data may also be tacticalcombinations. Tactical combinations may combine data from devices on abattlefield, information about other sectors of fire, and the like andmay include firearms and other weapons, vehicles, body armor and otherwearable elements, and the like (collectively referred to herein as“battlefield of things”) devices including, for example, remotelyoperated units such as Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations (CROWS)or other remote controlled firearms that may be configured with heaviercalibers and higher lethality.

Objects that may be recognized by machine learning may include weapons,man-made objects, natural objects, and the like. Structures may includedoors, stairs, walls, drop-offs, and the like. Human gestures may bedetected, interpreted and understood by the machine learning system,while facial indicators could be indicators of mood, intent, and thelike. The machine learning functionality of application 102 may usethresholds to assist with determination and recognition process. Forexample, combinations of data exceeding specified levels may provide ahigh degree of confidence that the recognition process is accurate.

In embodiments, the machine learning functionality of application 102,teamed with the human user of a firearm, may be operated autonomously,for example, in response to a determined intent of the human user of thefirearm teamed with the machine learning functionality of application102. The machine learning functionality of application 102 may be usedto detect gestures of the human firearm user, for example, by capturingand analyzing data from sensors that detect conditions of the human, aswell as firearm sensors. Sensors that detect conditions of the human mayinclude multi-modal sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors. Gesturesmay include pointing gestures, threat identification gestures, targetacquisition gestures, signaling gestures and the like.

In embodiments, conditions recognized by the machine learningfunctionality of application 102 or sensed in order to facilitatetraining of the machine learning functionality of application 102 mayinclude conditions indicative of human states, such as stress and otherphysiological states. Conditions indicative of human states and capturedby sensors for analysis by the firearm usage monitoring system mayinclude heart rate conditions, for example, physical staterelationships, blood pressure conditions, body temperature, galvanicskin response, heat flux, moisture, chemistry (for example glucoselevels), muscle states and neurological states. Various biologicalconditions or biosensors may be indicative of threats, such as heartrate conditions, body temperature, moisture (such as indicatingexcessive perspiration), blood pressure, galvanic skin response, andothers. Firearm sensors may be multi-modal firearm sensors and mayinclude sensors that detect motion, orientation and discharge state ofthe firearm.

In embodiments, the FAMS implements machine learning algorithms to forma motion-analysis model. Training data may be collected and curated froma set of data recorded by the FUMS. The training set may be formed bycleaning, organizing, and labeling the data. The cleaning includes, forexample, removing duplicative data, removing data that does not includethe target action, and removing false-positive data. The organizingincludes associating connected data from different sources. For example,the data may be structured such that sensor and other recordedinformation related to a single firearm is grouped together. Therecorded information may be from the firearm and coupled devices orexternal sources where the firearm is identifiable (e.g., surveillancevideo). The labeling includes assigning meaningful tags to the groupeddata, such as “discharge,” “no discharge,” “intentional,”“unintentional,” “misfire,” “jam,” “overheat,” “maintenance,” and otherrelevant labels. Information that is temporally proximate to the desiredlabels is also included within the training set. In some examples, thetemporally proximate data includes data from 10 minutes, 5 minutes, 3minutes, 1 minute, or 30 seconds prior to occurrence of the labeledevent and data from 1 second, 5 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3minutes, or 5 minutes after the labeled event. The training set is thenprovided to a machine learning algorithm to form an analysis model thatis configured to be used in real-time to predict events during usage ofthe firearm (e.g., discharge or jamming). It can be shown that withpre-determined time intervals after a discharge event based on theweapon and its ammunition can provide a 99.7% identification rate. Inembodiments, the training set is further used to form a training modelconfigured to clean, organize, and/or label data to form one or moreupdated training sets. Beneficially, such models and training may beextended to learning and analysis of non-discharge patterns, such asdetermining movement patterns indicative of user conditions includingabnormal gait, injuries, over encumbrance, cognitive impairment, andexhaustion.

Analyzing the data by application 102 (e.g., by firearm monitoringmodule 400, threat detection and analysis module 402, threat responsemodule 404, GUI generation and display module 406, signal processingmodule 408, or another software module of application 102) may produce aset of candidate intents of the human firearm user or of anotherindividual in proximity to the firearm user (such as where camerainformation, voice information, and the like is available). Thecandidate intents may, in embodiments, be combined with physical andoperation machine state information to select one or more action plans.The machine teamed with the human user of the firearm may then executeand adjust the selected action plan based on updated intents, machinestates, and environmental factors. Machine state factors may includephysical factors, operational factors, orientation factors,tactile/force factors, and the like.

Environmental factors may include weather factors, location datafactors, altitude factors, topography factors, video factors and thelike. Weather factors may include temperature, humidity, wind speed,wind direction and precipitation factors, among others. Location datafactors may include streaming data, as well as data acquired fromgeolocation services (e.g., using a global navigation satellite system,for example, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, or the like) and beacons,connection points or the like, as well as through cellulartriangulation. Topography factors may include data and observations,while video factors may include both live and archived video feeds. Theaction plan may also be formed from a set of predetermined action steps,for example, action steps that each satisfy human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents.Actions steps may also be arranged into action plans by sets of rules.

In embodiments, the machine learning functionality of application 102may be trained to recognize and distinguish between non-combatactivities and combat activities. For example, the machine learningfunctionality of application 102 may be trained to recognize celebratorysituations such as dancing scenarios and fist bump scenarios separatefrom other human machine learning scenarios in much more threatening andcomplex environments. In other examples, the machine learningfunctionality of application 102 may be trained to distinguish betweencelebratory fire and threatening fire. By way of these examples, themachine learning functionality of application 102 may learn themovements of the users of system 100, for example, by translating anddetecting their motion and comparing the identified motions in contextwith a deployment location in comparison with trained examples,confidence in those examples, corrections to past activity, and the liketo assist, anticipate, protect, support, and facilitate the needs of theusers in the theater more quickly and more safely.

In embodiments, the machine learning functionality of application 102may manage a coordinated team of human users of firearms and at leastone machine. In this embodiment, the machine learning functionality ofapplication 102 may receive as inputs at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of theteam coordinated with the human. The machine learning functionality ofapplication 102 may then automatically, using machine learning,determine the occurrence of an event, such as a pre-discharge event, adischarge event, a post-discharge event (including a post dischargeadverse event) or other events. Post discharge adverse events mayinclude injury to the human or occurrence of damage to the machine, suchas subsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by thesystem.

In embodiments, application 102 (e.g., using firearm monitoring module400 or another module) may track with a global navigation satellitesystem (e.g., GPS). In embodiments, application 102 includes networkreporting facility, such as through a Bluetooth® or other short- orlong-range discharge report to a centralized server.

The functions of the system sub-components shown in FIG. 4 can beimplemented in digital electronic circuitry, in computer software,firmware or hardware. The techniques can be implemented using one ormore computer program products. Programmable processors and computerscan be packaged or included in mobile devices. The processes may beperformed by one or more programmable processors and by one or more setof programmable logic circuitry. General and special purpose computingand storage devices can be interconnected through communicationnetworks.

Some embodiments include electronic components, such as microprocessors,storage and memory that store computer program instructions in amachine-readable or computer-readable medium (alternatively referred toas computer-readable storage media, machine-readable media, ormachine-readable storage media). The computer-readable media may store acomputer program that is executable by at least one processing unit andincludes sets of instructions for performing various operations.Examples of computer programs or computer code include one or more of:source code; object code; machine code, such as is produced by acompiler; or files including higher-level code that are executed by acomputer, an electronic component, or a microprocessor using aninterpreter.

Referring to FIG. 5, inputs 500, processing options 502, and outputs 504related to threat detection and analysis functionality of system 100 areshown by example. Inputs 500, processing options 502, and outputs 504may, for example, refer to functionality of threat detection andanalysis module 402. Inputs 500 shown by example include sensors 506,knowledgebase 508, and machine learning models 510. Processing options502 shown by example include firearm discharge detection 512, firearmorientation change detection 514, asset motion detection 516, andnon-user motion detection 518. Outputs 504 shown by example include nothreat 520, detected threat 522, and threat severity 524. One or moreinputs 500 may be used to determine one or more outputs 504 using one ormore processing options 502.

Referring to FIGS. 6-10, example GUIs of application 102 are shown. TheGUIs shown in FIGS. 6-10 may, for example, be GUIs generated anddisplayed using GUI generation and display module 406. In FIG. 6,top-down geographic view 600 representing a satellite-view visualizationof a deployment location is shown. Users 602A-D are shown at particularlocations within the deployment location, for example, based ongeolocation sensors included within or coupled to firearms or othermobile assets of users 602A-D. Cones of fire 604A-D are shown asprojecting outwardly from respective ones of users 602A-D in directionsin which firearms of those ones of users 602A-D are pointing. Inparticular, cones of fire 604A-D are shown in FIG. 6 as non-overlapping.As will be understood, depending on the orientations of firearms ofusers visually represented within top-down geographic view 600, cones offire may be non-overlapping, partially overlapping, or whollyoverlapping. The greater the overlap and the greater numbers of overlapindicate a higher likelihood of a present threat since the firearms arebeing aimed at a common location. Top-down geographic view 600 ispopulated with icons showing exact locations of firearms 104. Inembodiments, the icons can include all personnel and/or statusinformation for the firearms. In embodiments, the icons can include abutton or other user interface element used to zoom in on the locationof a firearm (e.g., to drill down on data associated with the firearm).

Also in FIG. 6, three-dimensional firearm orientation view 606,two-dimensional recoil tracking view 608, and user body camera feed view610 are shown. Three-dimensional firearm orientation view 606 representsa visualization of a firearm of a user (e.g., one of users 602A-D) withreal-time updates based on the specific orientation of the firearm.Two-dimensional recoil tracking view 608 represents a visualizationshowing real-time changes over time of an orientation of a barrel orother portion of a firearm based on recoil resulting from firing thefirearm. In embodiments, the visualization showing real-time changesover time of an orientation of a barrel or other portion of a firearmcan also be based on other displaying motions such as transitioning todifferent targets, over or under adjustment for target transitions,pre-shot and post-shot movement or jitter. User body camera feed view610 represents a real-time video stream from a camera or other imagingdevice worn by a user or otherwise included within or coupled to anasset on a user. In embodiments, one or more of three-dimensionalfirearm orientation view 606, two-dimensional recoil tracking view 608,or user body camera feed view 610 may not be included in the GUI whichincludes top-down geographic view 600. In embodiments, the GUI whichincludes top-down geographic view 600 may include views other thanthree-dimensional firearm orientation view 606, two-dimensional recoiltracking view 608, and user body camera feed view 610.

In embodiments, top-down geographic view 600 or a GUI which includestop-down geographic view 600 can display notifications providing detailsabout one or more of users 602A-D, cones of fire 604A-D, or informationrelating to one or more of views 606, 608, or 610/For example, thenotifications can indicate information regarding movements of a firearmrelative to a user thereof, for example, as “weapon aimed,” “weaponholstered,” “weapon separated from the user,” and the like.

In embodiments, information about some or all of users 602A-D may bedisplayed in the GUI. The information may, for example, include orrelate to names, ranks, years of service, skill levels, weapons present,ammunition stocks present, numbers of shots fired since arrival at thelocation shown, health information, threat engagement information, orthe like, or a combination thereof. In some such embodiments, theinformation may be displayed in the GUI by default. In other suchembodiments, the information may be displayed in response to aninteraction by a remote user of the GUI. For example, information for agiven user may be displayed as a prompt in response to the remotedashboard user selecting that given user within the GUI.

In embodiments, information representative of sensor measurementsrecorded using some or all of the sensors within the deployment locationmay be displayed in the GUI. The information may, for example, includeor relate to sensor types, measurements, flags which indicate that themeasurements represent actionable information (e.g., a trigger sensormeasurement indicates that the user's finger is on the trigger and/orthat the trigger has been toggled, such that a threat engagement isunderway), or the like, or a combination thereof. In some suchembodiments, the information may be displayed in the GUI by default. Inother such embodiments, the information may be displayed in response toan interaction by a remote user of the GUI. For example, information fora given firearm within the deployment location may be displayed as aprompt in response to the remote user of the GUI selecting that givenfirearm or the user thereof within the GUI. In embodiments, some or allof the projections or orientation views can be shown inthree-dimensional renderings.

In FIG. 7, top-down geographic view 600 of FIG. 6 is shown. Here, thecones for the firearms of the users visually represented in the top-downgeographic view are shown as coalescing. For example, whereas thepositions and orientations of cones of fire 604A-B and correspondingusers 602A-B in FIG. 6 were based on first sensor information collectedat a first time, the positions and orientations of cones of fire 604A-Band corresponding users 602A-B in FIG. 7 are based on second sensorinformation collected at a second time after the first time. The GUIincluding top-down geographic view 600 as shown in FIG. 7 has thus beenupdated as compared to how that GUI appears in FIG. 6. The coalescence(e.g., partial or whole overlap) of multiple one of cones of fire 604A-Bis used to detect a threat 700. For example, the coalescence of themultiple cones of fire 604A-B may indicate that multiple users 602A-Bassociated with those cones of fire 604A-B are actively drawing theirfirearms on, or otherwise towards, threat 700. In embodiments, acoalescence of cones of fire can be visually represented in top-downgeographic view 600 by changing an appearance of the coalescing cones.For example, coalesced cones can be changed to visually appear in adifferent color (e.g., from white to red), with shading, with differentborder line thickness, or in another emphasizing manner. In embodiments,a severity of a detected threat may be visually represented in top-downgeographic view 600. For example, a higher severity may be visuallyrepresented at the icon of threat 700, for example, by changing a color,shading, border thickness, or other aspect of the icon of threat 700.

In FIG. 8, the top-down geographic view 600 of FIG. 6 is again shown,but with visual prompts 800 and 802 representing information relating tousers 602A and 602B, respectively, and visual prompt 804 representinginformation relating to threat 700. Prompt 800 visually representswithin top-down geographic view 600 that user 602A is named S. Smith, isskill level ten, and has low ammunition supply. Prompt 802 visuallyrepresents within top-down geographic view 600 that user 602B is namedM. Matthews, is skill level five, and has low ammunition supply. Prompt804 visually represents within top-down geographic view 600 that threat700 is an actively engaged threat and includes four or more hostiles. Inembodiments, one or more of visual prompts 800, 802, or 804 isautomatically shown in the GUI which includes top-down geographic view600. In embodiments, one or more of visual prompts 800, 802, or 804 isshown in the GUI which includes top-down geographic view 600 in responseto selection by a user of application 102 (e.g., a remote support user)of one or more of user 602A, user 602B, or hostile 700 within top-downgeographic view 600. In embodiments, one or more of visual prompts 800,802, or 804 may be visually represented within the GUI which includestop-down geographic view 600, but outside of top-down geographic view600. For example, a separate view of that GUI may present text-based orother information about users 602A-B and/or about threat 700.

In FIG. 9, a top-down geographic view 900 different from top-downgeographic view 600 is shown. Top-down geographic view 900 represents anoverhead visualization of multiple users 902 engaged in live fire 904.In embodiments, top-down geographic view 900 displays informationrelating to one or more of sectors of fire 906, threat locations 908,weapon statuses 910, fellow and partner forces 912, or ammunitionstatuses 914. In embodiments, sectors of fire 906 can show the areabeing attacked. By way of this example, a cone of other suitable shapescan be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which livefire is directed. It will be appreciated that movements of the weaponand movements of users 902 motivate showing sectors of fire 906 incone-like shapes rather than lines. In doing so, these sectors of fire906 can overlay on each other when there is multiple live fire fromfellow and partner forces 912 and their intersections can identify orfacilitate in the identification of threat locations 908. Inembodiments, weapon statuses 910 and ammunition statuses 914 canindicate whether ammunition is running low, time until exhaustion ofammunition, jammed weapon, and the like. In embodiments, top-downgeographic view 900 may visually represent one or more of sectors offire 906, threat locations 908, weapon statuses 910, fellow and partnerforces 912, or ammunition statuses 914 using icons. In some suchembodiments, top-down geographic view 900 or a GUI which includestop-down geographic view 900 may include a legend of those icons. Inembodiments, ammunition statuses 914 may be visually represented indifferent ways based on the status. For example, an ammunition statusindicative of the user having a sufficient ammunition inventory may beshown by green ammunition status 914A. In another example, an ammunitionstatus indicative of the user having an ammunition inventory which isrunning low (e.g., lower than a threshold, which may be configurable ordefined based on the firearm type or otherwise) may be shown by yellowammunition status 914B. In yet another example, an ammunition statusindicative of the user having an ammunition inventory which is depletedor nearly depleted may be shown by red ammunition status 914C.

In FIG. 10, first dashboard view 1000 representing a visualization of anexample of a first page of a dashboard of application 102 is shown.Application front-end includes pages corresponding to tabs 1002, 1004,1006, and 1008. Tab 1002 corresponds to a main page (e.g., the firstpage shown in FIG. 10), Tab 1004 corresponds to a maps page (e.g., fordisplaying a GUI with top-down geographic view 600 shown in any of FIGS.6-9). Tab 1006 corresponds to a threats page (e.g., described below withrespect to FIG. 11). Tab 1008 corresponds to a knowledgebase (e.g.,representing data stored in database 124). First dashboard view 1000includes user interface elements 1010, 1012, and 1014 for reportinginformation about system 100. Element 1010 reports a list of userscurrently deployed within a deployment location (e.g., users 60A-B).Element 1012 reports a list of communication systems in use. Element1014 reports a list of alerts for the attention of a user of thedashboard.

In embodiments, as in the example shown in FIG. 10, the informationreported using elements 1010, 1012, and 1014 is organized by groups ofusers. However, in embodiments, such information may be organized byindividual user or in another manner. In embodiments, element 1012 mayinclude status information for connections between application 102 andconnection points deployed within deployment locations.

In FIG. 11, second dashboard view 1100 representing a visualization ofan example of a second page of the dashboard of application 102 isshown. In the example shown, the second page as shown in FIG. 11 is thethreats page corresponding to tab 1006. Second dashboard view 1100includes user interface elements 1102, 1104, 1106, 1108, and 1110.Elements 1102 and 1104 are used for reporting information about system100. Elements 1106, 1108, and 1110 are interactive elements which can betoggled (e.g., clicked) by a user of the dashboard. Element 1102 reportsa list of detected threats, including information about users affectedby the threats, predictions of what the threats are, and conditionsfaced by the users in addressing the threats. Element 1104 reports alist of automated responses taken based on the detected threats,including methods of performance and estimated times for performance.Element 1106 is a button allowing a user of the dashboard to send analert relating to the threats reported in element 1102 and/or theresponses reported in element 1104, for example, to users deployedwithin the deployment location related to the detected threats or toothers (e.g., remote managers or other personnel). Element 1108 is abutton allowing a user of the dashboard to modify an automated responsereported in element 1104, for example, if he or she believes differentsupport would be useful or based on communications from the usersengaged in addressing the threat (e.g., after the detection of thethreat). Element 1110 is a button allowing a user of the dashboard tocancel an automated response reported in element 1104, for example, ifhe or she believes support is no longer necessary or based oncommunications from the users engaged in addressing the threat (e.g.,after the detection of the threat and/or after a portion of theautomated response is performed).

In embodiments, threats and responses reported within second dashboardview 1100 may correspond to any of a number of user groups registeredwith system 100. In embodiments, threats and responses reported withinsecond dashboard view 1100 may correspond to individual groups. Inembodiments, threats and responses reported within second dashboard view1100 may correspond to individual users. In embodiments, the responsesreported within element 1104 are not automated. In such embodiments, thesecond dashboard view 1100 includes a user interface element for theuser to interact with to verify or otherwise approve a proposedresponse.

In embodiments, the number and/or types of elements included within aGUI or within a view of a GUI (e.g., a GUI as shown in any of FIGS.6-11) can be controlled based on the type of GUI or the type of viewwithin the GUI. For example, when top-down geographic view 600 becomestoo dense with overlapping icons, the GUI which includes top-downgeographic view 600 may automatically update to visually represent a newicon symbolizing multiple units within the area shown. For example,referring to FIG. 6, users 602A-B may be combined into a user group andvisually represented using a single icon rather than the two separateicons shown.

In embodiments, the dashboard of application 102 may include GUIs and/orviews other than what is shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. For example, thedashboard of application 102 may include communication and mappingfeatures, such as to track the location of all weapons in real-time, tohighlight relevant events (such as weapons being gripped, weapons beingraised, or weapons that have been discharged). In some such embodiments,the dashboard of application 102 may include the GUIs shown in any ofFIGS. 6-9 (e.g., accessible via tab 1004 or another tab or userinterface element). In another example, the dashboard may provide accessinformation from other systems, such as making available camera views,such as ones that are triggered by activation of body cameras or on-sitecameras from within the deployment location or from the dashboard. Inembodiments, the dashboard includes a GUI and/or view for separatingusers into groups/echelons with designated permissions. For example, thedashboard may include different GUIs and/or views for each of one ormore of ground units, officers, military personnel, aninvestigator/compliance officer, and the like.

Referring to FIG. 12, a mesh network usable with system 100 is shown.The mesh network is made up of a number of network devices, includingconnection points 1200 and 1202, either of which may, for example, beconnection point 116. The mesh network is used by a number of users(e.g., some or all of users 1204, 1206, 1208, 1210, and 1212) tocommunicate information (e.g., sensor measurements) recorded for thoseusers to the server device 112 for processing using application 102. Inembodiments, some of the users, such as users 1204, 1206, and 1208, havemobile computing devices 1214, 1216, and 1218, respectively, whichoperate to extend the mesh network when in range of connection point1200 or connection point 1202.

Depending on their proximity to connection point 1200 or to connectionpoint 1202, devices associated with users 1204, 1206, 1208, 1210, and1212 may or may not be able to connect to connection point 1200 or toconnection point 1202. In the example shown, users 1208 and 1210 arestanding in the range of connection point 1200 and therefore devices ofusers 1208 and 1210 may be able to connect to connection point 1200.Similarly, user 1210 is shown as standing in the range of connectionpoint 1202 and the devices of user 1210 may be able to connect toconnection point 1202. In embodiments, the range of the mesh networkcreated by connection points 1200 and 1202 may be extended by mobilecomputing devices 1214, 1216, and 1218. For example, in such anembodiment, users 1204 and 1206 would also be within the range ofconnection point 1200 and therefore devices of users 1204 and 1206 maybe able to connect to connection point 1200. However, because user 1212is not within the range of either connection point 1200 or connectionpoint 1202, and because user 1212 does not have a mobile computingdevice to extend the mesh network created thereby, devices associatedwith user 1212 are unable to connect to either connection point 1200 orconnection 1202 while user 1212 remains at the location shown.

In embodiments, the mesh network may be a self-organizing and fluid meshnetwork that organizes and reorganizes itself based on specified data,including data filtered or weighted based on specified criteria, and/orthe dynamic detection of other devices, for example with a geographicperimeter. Other devices may include deployable mesh network hubs (alsoknown as “pucks”), beacons, wireless connection points, such as Wi-Ficonnection points, lighting systems, cameras, and the like, each ofwhich may be connection point 1200 or connection point 1202 or mobilecomputing device 1214, 1216, or 1218. The mesh network may also includeasset management systems, crowdsourced communications, frequencyscanning networking systems, cellular mesh networking systems, and/orother systems.

In embodiments, devices on the mesh network may adjust locationinformation based on the relative movement of each other within the meshnetwork. In embodiments, the relative movement of devices may bereported by other devices within the mesh network over the mesh network,such as to the self-disposing devices. The relative movement of otherdevices may also be derived from IMUs disposed with the other deviceswithin the mesh network.

Relative movement information may include speed, velocity, accelerationor position information, and/or event identification information. Suchinformation may include threat identification information, shot accuracyinformation and the like. Event identification information may includeweapon information, information indicating a person is in anunauthorized area, soldier maneuver information (e.g., speed, direction,activity, or the like), in-position information (such as for anindividual or a device), rate-of-fire information, alternating fireinformation, maintenance required information, stoppage eventinformation, ammunition expenditure information, fight or struggleinformation and the like. In embodiments, authentication information maybe received from RF identification (RFID) implants, for example,implanted in the person.

In embodiments, the relative movement, such as among devices in the meshnetwork like firearms and other equipment may be provided relative to atleast one geographic location, such as through the use of data from theIMUs or from one or more other data sources. In embodiments, locationmay relate to relative locations of one or more other firearms or otherdevices connected to the mesh network, such as the distance, direction,and/or movement of one or more other firearms or other devices relativeto a given one. In such embodiments, geographic location and movementinformation, whether relating to a location or to another firearm orother device may be communicated to a given firearm or other systems ofan individual handling a firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments,the geographic location may be an underground geographic location, whereother geographic location detecting signals, such as GPS are notavailable. In embodiments, a combination of geographic location andrelative location may be understood by the system, such as where atleast one member of a mesh network has a detectable location (such as byGPS signal) and other members have locations that are determinedrelative to the known member, such as by detecting motion through theIMU or other non-GPS systems. It may be appreciated from theseembodiments that using data from the IMU on the mesh network may allowthe firearm usage monitoring system to provide discharge locationinformation in geographic locations that may not otherwise be covered bygeographic location detecting signals.

In embodiments, the mesh network connection may be a wireless meshnetwork connection and may be configured based on radio communicationfrequencies. In some situations, radio communication frequencies may besubject to interference or jamming, either intentionally or otherwise,making communication difficult or impossible when attempting toestablish a connection over the compromised frequency. Interference orjamming may include radio frequency interference or jamming, opticaljamming, noise, and the like. Because of the risk of jamming, andbecause communication reliability may be critical for the user of system100, the firearm usage monitoring system may detect such jamming of oneor more frequencies and automatically adjust the frequency of the meshnetwork to avoid using the compromised frequency, such as by selecting afrequency not currently subject to interference or jamming. System 100may then establish a wireless mesh network connection with anotherdevice using the selected frequency. Jamming or interference detectionmay include detecting attempted signal interception and scramblingtransmitted information to avoid the detected signal interception.

In embodiments, system 100 may determine discharge information relatedto the firing of a firearm of one of users 1204, 1206, 1208, 1210, or1212 connected to the mesh network. The discharge information mayinclude discharge location, direction of the discharge, a motion path ofthe firearm preceding discharge and/or orientation of the firearm atdischarge. Orientation information may be provided by the IMU of thefirearm and may include enemy area location and size information, unsafeact information, line of fire information, shift fire information,sectors of fire information, interlocking fire information, 360perimeter security information and the like.

The discharge information may be determined from motion and locationinformation, such as provided by devices connected to the mesh network.For example, the discharge location may be determined from geographiclocation data of one or more firearms connected to the mesh network andmay use relative movement data provided by the other devices connectedto the mesh network, for example by analyzing relative movement datathat is based on resident IMU data from other firearms connected to themesh network.

In embodiments, system 100 may perform over-the-air updates for hardwareand/or software within the range of connection points 1200 and 1202using connection points 1200 and 1202. In embodiments, devices withinrange of connection points 1200 and 1202 may be charged by wirelesscharging using connection points 1200 and 1202 as the power sources. Inembodiments, connection points 1200 and 1202 may record data (such asIMU data) from devices within range thereof when those devices are inactive or inactive modes (such as to flash memory) and may enable othermodes, such as a sleep/hibernation mode.

In embodiments, system 100 may function in active modes, sleep modesand/or hibernation modes. In the active mode, a device (e.g., componentsof a firearm, a computing device such as devices 1214, 1216, 1218, orthe like, or a device of another asset) may be in full power mode, suchas using power for collecting readings from the IMU and GPS andtransmitting them via a local protocol like BLE to an edge device. Inembodiments, data can be sent in this format at relatively high datarates, such as at 30 messages/second, 50 messages/second, 100messages/second, or the like. A sample string may includeAB-FC-22-CC-B3-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-5E-89-5A-C0-71-3E-E6-C0-FA-18-9C-C0-00-20-75-3F-00-80-52-3E-00-00-19-3E-00-00-B4-40-67-66-00-C1-34-33-6B-C0-01-BA.The guide may be as follows: AB (header), FC-22-CC-B3-00 (millisecondtimestamp), 00-00-00-00 (latitude), 00-00-00-00 (longitude), 00-00(altitude in meters), 00 (horizontal accuracy in meters), 5E-89-5A-C0(gyro x), 71-3E-E6-C0 (gyro y), FA-18-9C-C0 (gyro z), 00-20-75-3F (accelx), 00-80-52-3E (accel y), 00-00-19-3E (accel z), 00-00-B4-40 (mag x),67-66-00-C1 (mag y), 34-33-6B-C0 (mag z), 01 (unit status), BA (footer).A millisecond timestamp may be used, such as in a modified UNIXtimestamp, e.g., for milliseconds after 01-01-16. In embodiments, if BLEis unavailable or a message is not sent, this may be stored in the flashmemory to be sent when the device enters sleep mode. The active modemay, for example, be triggered when force is applied to a force sensor.Depending on the configuration, a device may remain in the active modefor a specified time, such as two minutes after the force is no longerapplied, for five minutes, for ten minutes, or the like. This timer maybe reset when force is reapplied.

In embodiments, devices connected within range of connection point 1200and/or connection point 1202 may also power down into a “sleep” mode,such as when there is no longer force applied to the device and thetimer has gone down (indicating expiration of active mode). In such asleep mode, one message may be sent at a defined period, such as onceper second, such as containing the timestamp, location data, and currentorientation data. A GPS module or like component of the device may enteran ATP (adaptive trickle power) state where it cycles between full powerand ATP to minimize power consumption while maintaining a fix on itslocation. In embodiments, a location fix may be maintained consistently,regardless of power mode. In embodiments, the IMU may be polled at a lowrate, such as to monitor movement. If no movement is sensed for a giventime, such as five minutes, then the unit may go into another even lowerpower mode, referred to herein as a hibernation mode. In some suchembodiments, connection points 1200 and 1202 may monitor and selectivelycontrol changes in modes of devices, for example, based on timestampsindicating connections between the devices and ones of connection points1200 and 1202, based on signals received by connection points 1200and/or 1202 from ones of the devices, and/or based on other criteria.

In such a hibernation mode, a device may continue to send messages(e.g., one per second), such as containing the timestamp, location data,and current orientation data. The GPS module may enter hibernation whereit consumes, for example, under 1 mA of power. The IMU may still bepolled at a low rate. If movement exceeds a certain threshold, the unitmay go into sleep mode and the GPS module may wake up to maintain alocation fix. This mode may consume, for example, under 7 mAh.

In embodiments, the firearm 104 further includes sensors 118, acommunication interface, a buffer, and a controller.

The communication interface is configured to pass data between devicesor components coupled thereto, such as the firearm 104 and a connecteddevice (e.g., wearable devices 106, stationary device 108, connectionpoint 116). The communication interface may include a suitable number ofconductors, connectors, transmitters, and/or receivers to achievedesired data throughput and device connectivity. The communicationinterface may communicate with devices and components through wiredand/or wireless telecommunication protocols, such as ethernet,transmission control protocol (TCP), Internet protocol (IP), power linecommunication, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, infrared, radio frequency (RF),general packet radio services (GPRS), global system for mobilecommunications (GSM), frequency-division multiple access (FDMA),code-division multiple access (CDMA), evolution-data optimized (EVDO),Z-Wave, ZigBee, 3G, 4G, 5G, another protocol, or a combination thereof.

The buffer is configured to temporarily store data received from, forexample, sensors 1302 prior to transmission via a signal medium orwriting to a storage medium. The buffer may be a suitable physical orvirtual medium. The buffer may operate in a suitable manner, such as byimplementing a first-in, first-out queue where the oldest data is thefirst data read out of the buffer for transmission or storage. Inexamples, the oldest data or subsets of data in the buffer may beoverwritten by the newest data being read into the buffer. Beneficially,the buffer may provide for reduced power consumption based onimplementation by optimizing compute time and transmission payload size.The buffer may be a static allocation of a suitable size or may bedynamically allocated. Beneficially, dynamic allocation allows thefirearm usage monitoring system 2800 to adjust the buffer allocationbased on or in response to triggering events or predeterminedconditions, which thereby improves operation of the firearm usagemonitoring system 2800 by optimizing resource allocation. For example,if long-term storage resources onboard the firearm 102 are approachingcapacity, the size of temporary storage in the buffer may be reduced andthe freed space may be used for long-term storage until connection isreestablished or the long-term-storage data is further processed and/orreduced in size.

The controller is configured to run application software that controlsoperation of connected components. The terms “controller,” “controlmodule,” “control,” “control unit,” “processor” and similar terms meanApplication Specific Integrated Circuit(s) (ASIC), electroniccircuit(s), central processing unit(s) (preferably microprocessor(s))and associated memory and storage (read only, programmable read only,random access, hard drive, etc.) executing one or more software orfirmware programs or routines, combinational logic circuit(s),sequential logic circuit(s), input/output circuit(s) and devices,appropriate signal conditioning and buffer circuitry, other components,combinations thereof, and the like to provide the describedfunctionality. “Software,” “firmware,” “programs,” “instructions,”“routines,” “code,” “algorithms” and similar terms mean controllerexecutable instruction sets including calibrations and look-up tables.In some aspects, the controller includes a central processing unit(CPU).

To appropriately control operation of coupled components, the controllermay include a processor (e.g., a microprocessor) and at least onememory, at least some of which is tangible and non-transitory. Thememory can store controller-executable instruction sets, and theprocessor can execute the controller executable instruction sets storedin the memory. The memory may be recordable medium that participates inproviding computer-readable data or process instructions.

The recordable medium may take many forms, including but not limited tonon-volatile media and volatile media. Non-volatile media for thecontroller may include, for example, optical or magnetic disks and otherpersistent memory. Volatile media may include, for example, dynamicrandom-access memory (DRAM), which may constitute a main memory. Thememory of the controller may also include a solid-state medium, a floppydisk, a flexible disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, another magneticmedium, a CD-ROM, DVD, another optical medium, combinations thereof, andthe like.

The controller-executable instruction sets may be transmitted by one ormore transmission media, including coaxial cables, copper wire ortraces, fiber optics, combinations thereof, and the like. For example,the transmission media may include a system bus that couples two or morecomponents of the firearm monitoring system 3500, such as thecontroller, the communication interface, and the sensors.

The controller can be configured or equipped with other requiredcomputer hardware, such as a high-speed clock, requisiteAnalog-to-Digital (A/D) and/or Digital-to-Analog (D/A) circuitry,input/output circuitry and devices (I/O), as well as appropriate signalconditioning and/or buffer circuitry. Any algorithms required by thecontroller or accessible thereby may be stored in the memory andautomatically executed to provide the required functionality for therelevant components, such as the buffer, the communication interface,and the sensors.

In embodiments, the application software is configured to operate thefirearm 104 and/or components thereof in a plurality of states, as wellas being configured to detect conditions related to such operation. Theplurality of states may include, for example, one or more firearm-sleepstates, one or more cloud-constrained states, one or more situationalstates, combinations thereof, and the like.

The one or more sleep states are configured to reduce resource impact ofthe firearm 104. The resource impact may include, for example, powerusage, data storage, and/or data transfer. The sleep states may include,for example, a storage state, a hibernation state, a standby state, ahybrid-standby state, combinations thereof, and the like.

Beneficially, the storage state may provide reduced power consumptionand a reduced resource footprint while the firearm 104 is being stored.For example, operation of components of the firearm usage monitoringsystem 2800 disposed on or attachable to the firearm 104 may beeliminated or significantly reduced while those components are instorage.

In aspects, the controller is configured to power down components of thefirearm 104 such as sensors 1302 and storage media, wake, in response tofulfilment of a predetermined condition, a location sensor of thefirearm 104, and determine a location of the firearm 104. In response todetermining the firearm 104 is still in the storage location, thecontroller is configured to return to the powered-down state. Inresponse to determining the firearm 104 is outside the storage location,the controller is configured to operate the firearm 104 in adata-acquiring state, such as a situational state. Optionally, thefirearm usage monitoring system 2800, in response to determining thefirearm 104 is still in the storage location, may further acquire data,record acquired data to a long-term storage medium onboard, transmitacquired data to a remote device prior to returning to the powered-downstate, receive data from a remote device, combinations thereof, and thelike.

The predetermined condition may be, for example, a predetermined periodof time elapsing, detection of a mechanical event such as a switchactuation, combinations thereof, and the like. In aspects, the period oftime may be a day, a week, a month. In aspects, the interval ofsubsequent periods of time may be increased. For example, the period oftime may be a day until the firearm 104 has remained in the storagestate for a week in the sleep state, then the period of time may beincreased to a wake-up every week until the firearm 104 has remained inthe storage state for a month, and then the period of time may beincreased to a wake-up every month.

In aspects, the storage state optimizes power consumption duringlong-term non-use of the firearm 104 while also providing for inventorytracking and/or management of the firearm 104. Optionally, the storagestate may also provide security features for the firearms 104, such asinhibiting usage of the firearm 104 and preventing firearm 104trafficking.

Beneficially, the hybrid standby state may provide for switching fromthe standby state to the hibernate state without additional resourceoverhead.

In aspects, the controller is configured to power down components of thefirearm 104, and, while entering the sleep mode, write relevant data tonon-volatile memory. The controller may be further configured to monitora condition of the firearm 104, wait a predetermined period of time, andswitch, in response to the predetermined condition not being fulfilledat an end of the predetermined period of time, to a hibernation modewithout writing previously acquired data to non-volatile memory. What ismore, if a timestamp for entering hibernation is desired, the firearmusage monitoring system 2800 does not need to write such a time uponentering the hibernation state. Instead, the firearm usage monitoringsystem 2800 may write the timestamp while or after exiting thehibernation mode because the predetermined period of time is known.Beneficially, this preserves data fidelity while further reducingresources required.

The predetermined condition may be, for example, a movement sensordetecting movement above a predetermined threshold, actuation of acomponent of the firearm 104, geospatial movement of the firearm,combinations thereof, and the like.

Notably, the hybrid standby mode reduces resource requirements becausethe firearm usage monitoring system 2800 does not need to expendresources to write previously acquired data when entering hibernationmode from sleep mode. For example, the firearm 104 may proceed to shutdown relevant components without establishing further networkcommunication or expending power to prepare components of the firearm104 for a data write.

The one or more cloud-constrained states are configured to maintain datafidelity and/or situational awareness while network connections orresources are limited or unavailable. The network conditions orresources may include, for example, communication bandwidth orinterference, communication denial, resource constraint imposed by aquality-of-service goal, combinations thereof, and the like. Thecloud-constrained states may include, for example, a network-constrainedstate, a network-blocked state, a cloud-compute-constrained state,combinations thereof, and the like.

Beneficially, the network-constrained state may optimize data transferfrom the firearm 104 through the network to minimize overall bandwidthrequired when connectivity issues are caused by terrain, physicaldistance from a connection point, interposing structures, combinationsthereof, and the like.

In aspects, the controller is configured to detect network-basedcommunication constraint and switch, in response to detecting thenetwork-based communication constraint, the firearm 104 to anetwork-constrained state including one or more of storing acquired datato non-volatile memory on the firearm, processing acquired data toreduce overall payload for delivery to the remote server, and adjustingcommunication intervals to optimize payload size for communication(e.g., increased packet size or minimized padding). The network-basedcommunication constraint may be detected, for example, through signalloss, packet losses, latency, combinations thereof, and the like.

Increasing memory allocation for storing data acquired by the sensorsmay include, for example, a dynamic allocation or static allocation. Theallocated block sizes may be determined based on sampling intervals ofthe sensors, predicted usage of the firearm 104, detected bandwidth ofthe network connection, combinations thereof, and the like.Beneficially, this preserves data fidelity while maintaining high-speed,low power access (e.g., values do not need to be read from storage intomemory) for rapid transmission when bandwidth is available again. Thisfurther increases the longevity of flash memory on the device.

Storing the acquired data to non-volatile memory may include, forexample, writing acquired data to flash memory. Beneficially, storingthe acquired data to non-volatile memory maintains data fidelity duringnetwork-constrained operation.

Reducing the data to be communicated may include, for example, applyingan algorithm to provide processed situational data in a smaller overallsize. For example, the algorithm may filter acquired data throughsuitable methods such as selecting a desired timestep that is greaterthan the acquisition timestep and preparing for transmission only datathat was acquired at the desired timestep, data of the greatest and/orleast magnitude during the desired time interval, an average value (suchas the mean, median, or mode) for the desired time interval,combinations thereof and the like. Beneficially, reducing the data to becommunicated provides for continued situational awareness whileoptimizing traffic through the network from both the firearm 104 andsimilarly connected firearms 104. Further, connection overhead may bereduced, for example, by reducing both request and response packets and,particularly the number of packets that must be resent.

Adjusting communication intervals may include, for example, increasingthe intervals for communication to an upstream connected device. Thetime interval may be adjusted based on data collection rate of thedevice, encryption protocol, communication protocol, frame size at thebottlenecked communication, combinations thereof, and the like.Beneficially, one or more of these values may be used to determine thecommunication interval which optimizes communication via, for example,increasing payload size and minimizing padding and message overhead(e.g., headers and footers needed to communicate the same amount ofdata) such that fewer packets are being communicated from the firearm104.

Optionally network-constrained state may further include sending amessage to the remote server to communicate the network-constrainedstate. Beneficially, the message promotes situational awareness of usersand commanders because both groups may be made aware of thenetwork-constrained state. When both groups are aware of thenetwork-constrained state, alternative methods of communication (e.g.,via an alternate frequency and/or communication media). Moreover,commanders may coordinate with additional units to support orcommunicate with the network-constrained user or users.

Additionally, or alternatively, the network-constrained state mayfurther include acquiring high-priority situational data andcommunicating the high-priority situational data to the remote server insubstantially real time. The high-priority situational data iscommunicated to the remote server while substantially all data acquiredprior to and after acquisition of the high-priority situational data isacquired, stored, and/or processed in accordance with standard operationof the firearm 104 in the network-constrained state.

The high-priority information may include, for example, a discharge ofthe firearm, actuation of a user-input mechanism (e.g., button, switch,or toggle), detecting a raising and/or aiming of the firearm 104,combinations thereof, and the like.

Beneficially, the network-blocked state may provide situationalawareness for commanders and users, as well as maintaining recordingand/or reporting ability of firearms 104 within the network-blockedlocation.

In aspects, the controller is configured to detect a network-blockedcondition and switch, in response to detecting the network-blockedcondition, the firearm 104 to a network-blocked state including one ormore of storing acquired data to non-volatile memory on the firearm,processing acquired data to reduce the storage footprint, establishingnon-blocked modes of communication to the remote server, and trackinggeospatial location and/or orientation using non-wireless mechanisms.

Network-blocked locations are locations where network communication issubstantially interfered with or denied.

Network communications interference may occur via unintentionalinterruption or disruption of signals for one or more forms of wirelesstransmissions (e.g., wireless communication or GPS signals). Forexample, structures, natural formations and phenomena, or presence ofother communicating devices may incidentally interrupt wirelesscommunication to or from devices at a particular location.

Denial of network communications may occur via deliberate interruptionor disruption of signals for one or more forms of wirelesstransmissions. For example, an actor opposing the user, such as a state,criminal actor, or hostile force, may deny network communication throughactive measures or passive measures.

Active measures include, for example, signal jamming or signalcapturing. Signal jamming may occur, for example, by one or more devicesemitting signals at one or more desired wavelengths to decrease thesignal-to-noise ratio at or near those wavelengths within the area ofeffect. Signal capturing may occur, for example, by one or more devicesconfigured to intercept signals emitted from a device (e.g., astingray). The intercepted signals may be re-emitted by the device orsunk.

Passive measures include, for example, selection of materials orlocations that impede wireless signals. Passive-denial materials mayinclude, for example, a metallic or metallized material that inhibitspropagation of signals therethrough (e.g., a Faraday cage).Passive-denial locations may include, for example, undergroundfacilities.

Detecting network-blocking may include, for example, the firearm 104,stationary devices, wearable devices, the remote server, combinationsthereof, and the like. In aspects, these devices may include aradio-communication system configured to receive and process wirelesssignals to determine network communications interference or denial. Forexample, a radio-communication system may be configured to receive andprocess signals to determine the presence of a jammer using suitablealgorithms. In aspects, the radio-communication system includes asoftware-defined radio operatively coupled to at least one antenna and acontroller. The antennas are configured to receive predeterminedfrequencies of wireless signals.

Additionally, or alternatively, the radio-communication system may beconfigured to receive and process signals to determine denial of networkcommunications using suitable algorithms. For example, the firearm usagemonitoring system 2800 may monitor communications signals between thefirearm 104 and remote server, calculate a signal power level profilewith respect to movement of the firearm 104, and determine, in responseto the power level profile either fulfilling a predetermined model ornot fulfilling predetermined models, that the firearm 104 is in anetwork-blocked location. In some aspects, the predetermined models maybe suitable attenuation models such as a log-distance path loss model orthe Hata model.

Establishing non-blocked modes of communication to the remote server mayinclude, for example, sweeping wireless frequencies to establishcommunication via a non-blocked wavelength, establishing optical orwired communication with proximate devices to backhaul data, forming anad-hoc network between firearms 104 and/or connected devices,combinations thereof, and the like.

In embodiments, the wireless-communications-blocked device or devices,such as firearms 104 or devices, may traverse communications frequenciesvia, for example, hopping across or sweeping through predeterminedcommunications frequencies to establish communications over anon-blocked frequency. For example, the wireless-communications-blockeddevice may ascend frequencies, descend frequencies, alternatingly ascendand descend frequencies, proceed through frequencies in a known order,combinations thereof, and the like, such that the probability ofestablishing communications via a non-blocked channel is above apredetermined threshold. In embodiments, the probability of establishinga communication connection is above 75%, more preferably above 90%, yetmore preferably above 99%.

The predetermined ranges may be, for example, one or more suitablefrequency domains for communicating the desired information. Inembodiments, the frequency domains include wireless-standard domainssuch as Wi-Fi bands, Bluetooth bands, Cellular bands, etc.

In embodiments, the wireless-communications-blocked device traversesfrequencies, analyzes whether the communications signal is indicative ofa jamming signal, and removes, in response to detection of the jammingsignal, the frequency from the frequencies being traversed.

In embodiments, the wireless-communications-blocked device is configuredto transmit data on low-bandwidth frequencies and/or short-rangefrequencies. Beneficially, the data transmitted on the low-bandwidthfrequencies may communicate a shared frequency within the desiredwireless-communications band having sufficient bandwidth to communicatethe situational data.

In embodiments, the wireless-communications-blocked device beginstraversing frequencies in response to a predetermined user input. Forexample, two users with non-blocked communications (e.g., visual,audial, or radio communications) may synchronize actuation andinitiation of the algorithms for frequency traversal.

In embodiments, the wireless-communications-blocked device, isconfigured to establish an ad-hoc network such that device-to-devicesignal communication is above a predetermined signal-to-noise ratio. Thead-hoc network may be, without limitation, a mesh network or serialnetwork. For example, a mesh network of wireless-communications-blockeddevices may be formed and movement of users of those devices may beconfined such that the distance between adjacent nodes is maintainedbelow the desired threshold to maintain a signal-to-noise ratio abovethe desired amount.

Additionally, or alternatively, a serial network ofwireless-communications-blocked devices may be formed (e.g., a “daisychain”) and movement of users of those devices may be directed such thatthe distance between adjacent nodes maintains a signal-to-noise ratioabove the desired amount while extending range of the users into thenetwork-blocked location. For example, a seven-member unit may establisha daisy-chain network where each user is connected to the adjacent user(e.g., user 1 is connected to user 2, user 2 is connected to users 1 and3, user 3 is connected to user 2 and 4, user 7 is connected to user 6and the external network, etc.). When the unit begins clearing thenetwork-blocked location, the unit may enter until the signal-to-noiseratio of the connection between user 7 and connection to the externalnetwork (e.g., connection point) approaches or reaches a predeterminedfloor. At that point, user 7 may remain generally stationary while theremaining unit members continue clearing the network-blocked locationuntil the signal-to-noise ratio of the connection between user 6 anduser 7 approaches or reaches a second predetermined floor. This processmay continue until the signal-to-noise ratio of the connection betweenuser 1 and user 2 approaches or reaches a final predetermined ratio. Inembodiments, the predetermined floors for signal-to-noise ratios mayprogressively decrease such that the available bandwidth is able toaccommodate backhaul for data from all downstream devices. Beneficially,the serial network of wireless-communications-blocked devices maximizespenetration of the unit into the network blocked location whilemaintaining interconnectivity of devices within the unit, as well asoptionally maintaining connection of the devices to the externalnetwork. Additionally, processing overhead is reduced and battery lifeincreased by establishing the serial network described above because thenodes within the network do not need to allocate compute time or powertoward detecting and establishing newer, stronger connections.

Tracking geospatial location and/or orientation using non-wirelessmechanisms may include, for example, use of an IMU, electronicgyroscope, electronic accelerometer, optical tracking, combinationsthereof, and the like. Beneficially, the firearm 104 may continue totrack position of the user through alternate mechanisms that avoidreliance on signals from sources external to the network-blockedlocation, and may report this positioning to external devices throughthe network. In embodiments, the controller of the network-blockeddevice may adjust polling of the non-wireless mechanisms to providetracking at suitable granularity. For example, the granularity mayincrease or decrease based on the presence or strength of the externalsignal source. In embodiments, the non-wireless movement sensors arepolled at a first rate and, in response to the strength of the externalsignal source being at or below a predetermined threshold, are polled ata second rate that is higher than the first rate. The second rate isselected such that movements of the network-blocked device can berecorded and analyzed to determine a geospatial position of the user.

In embodiments, the polling rate is dynamically adjusted based, withoutlimitation, on immediately prior movements of the user or thenetwork-blocked device. For example, to maintain a desired level ofgranularity, the polling rate of a running user will have to be greaterthan the polling rate of a walking user. For example, if a measurementtaken by the IMU is above a predetermined threshold, the controller mayincrease the polling rate of the sensor to thereby accurately capturethe movement of the user.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 is configuredto alert users of the firearms 104 or commanders of the users that thefirearm 104 is entering or within a network-blocked location.Beneficially, such alerting improves situational awareness of the usersand/or commanders and may, in embodiments, provide for neutralization ofthe signal-interference source or rerouting of users around the affectedlocation. For example, alerting a user of the presence of a networkblocked location provides for the user to repeatedly move locations andtest for network blocking such that a perimeter for the network-blockedlocation may be determined.

Beneficially, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may determine thepresence of a network-blocked location without orchestrating or alteringmovement of users. For example, the network-blocked location may bedetermined by the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 in response tolosing connection with two or more devices (e.g., firearms 104 orwearable devices). In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system2800 is configured to determine a network blocked location includingdetecting a loss of network communication from two or more deviceswithin the same geolocation and determining, in response to the loss ofnetwork communication from the two or more devices, a perimeter of thenetwork-blocked location, and, optionally, updating, in response toadditional devices losing network communication and/or any of the two ormore devices regaining network communication, the perimeter of thenetwork-blocked location.

In embodiments, the perimeter is determined through signal-strengthanalysis. For example, the signal strength for communications from thetwo or more devices immediately preceding the loss of networkcommunication may be determined and compared to models to determineinterference sources. The signal strength may be determined via, forexample, packet loss or other indicia of connectivity for the two ormore devices.

In response to the signal strength diminishing in a pattern matching afirst model, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 determines thatthe interference is incidental and may geofence corresponding areas asnetwork-blocked locations. For example, the firearm usage monitoringsystem 2800 may correlate the incidental interference to stored datasuch as schematics, maps, images, or video of structures, bystanderdensity, terrain, combinations thereof, and the like to determineperimeters of the network-blocked locations. In response to the signalstrength diminishing in a pattern matching a second model, the firearmusage monitoring system 2800 determines that the interference is frompassive-denial mechanisms and geofences corresponding areas asnetwork-blocked locations. For example, the firearm usage monitoringsystem 2800 may correlate the active interference to stored data, asdescribed above, to determine perimeters of the network-blockedlocations. For example, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 maydetect a rapid diminishment of signal from a user on opposite sides of aknown structural element (e.g., entering a building) and determine thatthe building is considered a network-blocked location.

In response to the signal strength diminishing in a pattern matching athird model and/or a fourth model, the firearm usage monitoring system2800 determines that the interference is from active-denial mechanisms,geofences corresponding areas as network-blocked locations, and,optionally, determining the location of the active-denial mechanisms.For example, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may use a thirdmodel to detect a falloff generally following the inverse square lawfrom a shared point (e.g., the signal strength of the two or moredevices being generally equal at a given radius) and determine thelocation of the active-denial mechanism at the convergence point fromthe two or more network-blocked devices. Additionally, or alternatively,the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may use a fourth model todetect simultaneous signal dropping from geospatially proximate users,eliminate false-positive detection from, for example, loss of a networknode, and determine an area of the active-denial mechanism.Beneficially, this area may be reduced to a location by directingactions of non-blocked users to test the perimeter of thenetwork-blocked location.

The cloud-compute-constrained state is configured to inhibit loss offidelity in situational awareness for commanders and/or users of thefirearm usage monitoring system 2800. In embodiments, the firearm usagemonitoring system 2800, when operating in the cloud-compute-constrainedstate, is configured to push data processing for lower-priority datatoward the edge of the network so that server resources are allocated,dedicated, or otherwise available to process the highest-priority data.For example, if the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 is connected tofirearms 104 within a unit engaged in a firefight and to firearms 104within a unit patrolling a secured area, the firearm usage monitoringsystem 2800 may dedicate server-compute resources to processing datacollected by the engaged unit while edge-compute resources (e.g.,firearms 104, wearable devices, stationary devices, and connectionpoint) process data collected by devices of the patrol unit.Beneficially, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may also reducenetwork traffic by pushing data processing of lower-priority data to thedevices collecting the data such that transmission of thehigher-priority data is uninhibited by interfering signals or trafficcongestion.

In embodiments, the controller is configured to detect aspects, thecloud-compute-constrained state and switch, in response to detecting thecloud-compute-constrained state, the firearm 104 to acloud-compute-constrained state including one or more of storingacquired data to non-volatile memory on the firearm, processing acquireddata to reduce overall payload for delivery to the remote server, andadjusting communication intervals to optimize packet size for processing(e.g., sending larger packets to reduce processing overhead) similar tothose processes discussed above. Additionally, or alternatively, thecloud-compute-constrained state may include one or more of storingacquired data to non-volatile memory on peer devices and processing, viapeer devices, data acquired by the firearm 104.

The situational states are configured to provide prioritizationinformation for data collected by the firearms 104. Additionally, oralternatively, the situational states may provide tags to data formachine learning applications to optimize model training. Thesituational states may include, for example, a training state, adeployed state, and an engaged state. The situational states may bedetermined via, for example, user actuation with the firearm usagemonitoring system 2800, detection of the firearm 104 within a geofencedarea, receiving signals from one or more beacons or wireless devices,duty schedule, receipt of messages from a remote server, activation ofconnected devices (e.g., a siren or body camera), an inertialmeasurement exceeding a predetermined threshold (e.g., force requiredduring unholstering), prolonged sub-threshold actuation (e.g., holsteredfirearm while user is running), actuation of grip sensors combinationsthereof, and the like.

The controller may operate the firearms 104 in the training state whenusers are engaged in a training exercise. For example, locations such asfiring ranges and training fields may be outfitted with beacons suchthat firearms 104 entering the signal range of the beacons operate inthe training mode and data collected by the firearms 104 may be labeledas training-mode data. In embodiments, the firearms 104 connect to asecondary server when operating in the training mode to transmit, store,and/or process collected data. The secondary server may include, forexample, an on-site device such as a local server or deployable device.Beneficially, the training state may provide optimized network trafficand/or reduced cost operation by pushing data storage and processingtoward the network edge and/or connecting to a secondary server that isseparate from the remote server used, for example, during operation inthe engaged state. Data collected while operating in the training statemay be accessed later via an API or other data communication interface.

The controller may operate the firearms 104 in a deployed state whenusers are deployed to locations where the firearms 104 may be used butare not currently engaged. For example, a firearm 104 may operate in thedeployed state when a user is on-duty and outside of a trusted location(e.g., an on-duty officer outside of the station or patrol vehicle).Beneficially, the deployed state may provide optimized resourceallocation of the remote server by allowing for higher latency intransfer and processing of data collected by a firearm 104 in thedeployed state.

The controller may operate the firearm 104 in an engaged state when thefirearm 104 has been fired or when a firing event is likely. Forexample, the firearm 104 may operate in the engaged state in response todetecting an unholstering event, detecting an aiming action of thefirearm 104, engagement of peers that are proximate to the firearm 104,detection of shots fired by another firearm, receipt of a message sentby the remote server, combinations thereof, and the like. Inembodiments, the controller operates in an engaged state only when thedetected event occurs outside of a trusted location (e.g., unholsteringwithin a police station will not trigger the engaged state unlessaccompanied by manual actuation of the engaged state or a firing event).Beneficially, the engaged state provides for collection and transfer ofhigh-fidelity situational data.

While the discussion of detection of conditions, detection ofconditions, operation states, and corresponding mitigation or operationhave been discussed with reference to the firearm 104, it should berecognized that such discussion may be applied to other components ofthe firearm usage monitoring system 2800, such as connection points,wearable devices, stationary devices, etc.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 providesprocessed data to third-party software, such as a geospatialinfrastructure and military situational awareness app, for display. Forexample, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may provide firingdata, target locations, engagements, aiming cones, firing cones, etc. tothird-party software, such as Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK),Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK), Digitally Aided Close Air Support(DACAS), Safe Strike, and other situational awareness software orapplications for military, law enforcement, and first responders.

The firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may display to firearm users orcommanders projected, collected, and/or analyzed information related to,without limitation, threats, team members, friendly units, bystanders ornon-threatening persons, images or videos captured by users, subordinateor commanding units, objective, VIP or person of interest, exit routes,vigilance or potential threat level, combinations thereof, and the like.Threat information includes, without limitation, threat location, threatmovement, threat field of view, threat firing cones, threat-controlledareas, and threat-viewable areas. Team member information includes,without limitation, team member position, team member movement, teammember field of view, team member firing cones, team member aimingcones, team member ammunition status, team member mobility status, andteam member support needs. Friendly unit information includes, withoutlimitation, friendly-unit positions, friendly-unit movement,friendly-unit firing cones, friendly-unit aiming cones, friendly-unitsupport needs, and friendly-unit status. Information related tobystanders or non-threatening persons includes, without limitation,position, number, and/or danger to the bystanders. Images or videoscaptured by users includes, without limitation, images or video capturedby the firearm 104, devices coupled thereto, connected devices, orsupport devices. Subordinate or commanding unit information includes,without limitation, position, grouping, number, ammunition, status, andsupport needs. Information related to objectives includes, withoutlimitation, location, routing information, time to completion orinitiation of action, and information regarding related objectives evenif a user or commander is not responsible for the objective. Informationrelated to VIP or person of interest includes, without limitation,position, exposure, movement, routing, status, and coverage. Exit routeinformation includes, without limitation, pathing, exposure, coverage,and alternate routes. Vigilance or potential threat level informationincludes, without limitation, status based on substantially real-timeinformation such as proximity to engaged units, knowledge of threats,and actions of team members or friendly units (e.g., unholstering oraiming).

The firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may communicate the informationthrough a flat display or a tiered display. The information may bedisplayed automatically as an alert, automatically as a view-change, asa prompt that awaits user interaction, and in response to receipt ofuser input.

For example, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may display to acommander an initial view displaying a plurality of users grouped byunits and, in response to detecting a triggering event, initiate a viewchange that communicates information related to the triggering event,initiate an alert that provides information related to the triggeringevent, or initiate a prompt that awaits input from the commander toinitiate the view change.

The view changes may include, without limitation, changing the displayedlocation or changing the displayed tier. In embodiments, the view changeincludes zooming in on the position of the device detecting thetriggering event. In embodiments, the view change includes changing thedisplayed indicia related to the device detecting the triggering event.More particularly, the displayed indicia may include an animated,alternating transition between the initial indicia and the alertindicia. The animation may continue for a predetermined period of timeor await interaction with the display. In embodiments, the view changeincludes transitioning from displaying the units in a group todisplaying the units as ungrouped in response to the triggering eventoccurring to a user within the group.

Events that trigger communicating the information through an alert, viewchange, or prompt include, for example, detection of grip events,unholstering, movement of user with firearm 104 such as repositioning(e.g., walking or intermittent running) or pursuit (e.g., prolongedrunning), aiming, firing, seeking cover (e.g., detection of crouching orrotational movement of user as measured by the IMU), low ammunition,weapon malfunction, or communication loss. In embodiments, thetriggering events require the detected event to be repeated by two ormore users within a group (such as an operational unit). In embodiments,the triggering events require the detected event to be repeated inproximity to another event. The proximity may be, for example,geographical proximity, temporal proximity, within display grouping(e.g., the current display shows multiple users as a single icon orindicia), within same peer group, or within same unit (e.g., by a memberof the unit and subordinates or commanders). For example, detection of agrip event by two users within 20 feet of each other triggers the actionwhereas detection of a grip event by two users that are outside 300 feetaway from each other does not trigger the action. Beneficially, suchmembers optimize situational awareness by inhibiting false-positivedisplay changes.

Grip events may be determined through suitable algorithms and mechanismssuch as grip detection, holster status, movement of unholstered weapon,and aiming of the firearm 104. For example, grip detection may includeuse of an inertial measurement unit, capacitive member, electric fieldsensor, inductive sensor, shadow detection, infrared detection,conductivity sensors, resistive sensors, and other suitabletechnologies. In embodiments, a hand of the user will incidentallyinteract with the grip-detecting mechanism when the firearm 104 isgrasped. For example, a sensor coupled to the trigger guard may detectcontact of the user with the trigger guard (e.g., an aimed position) anda conductivity sensor coupled to the trigger to detect contact betweenthe user with the trigger (e.g., a firing position).

Holster status may be determined by, for example, use of hall effectsensors, eddy current sensors, near-field sensors, magneto-resistivesensors, inertial measurement unit, capacitive member, electric fieldsensor, inductive sensor, shadow detection, infrared detection,conductivity sensors, resistive sensors, and other suitabletechnologies. For example, the firearm 104 may include an eddy currentsensor that is actuated in response to a grip event, is disposedproximate a conductive material of the holster when the firearm 104 isproperly seated within the holster and reacts to relative movementbetween the eddy current sensor and the conductive material.

Movement with the weapon out may be detected, for example, by usesuitable mechanisms and algorithms such as those employing an inertialmeasurement unit or optical measurements. In embodiments, the firearmusage monitoring system 2800 is configured to detect a pattern ofmovement from the IMU indicative of user movement. For example, the userslowly moving with a pistol in-hand will have a periodic oscillation ina dimension following the barrel of the weapon, the user running withthe pistol in-hand will have a more rapid oscillation that is pendulousin the frame of reference and generally orthogonal to the barrel, andthe user moving with a rifle in hand will have an oscillation that is atan oblique angle to the barrel. Additionally, or alternatively, opticalmethods such as tracking objects captured between successive images maybe used to track movement or, if subsequent images return out of focus,the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may determine that the firearm104 is moving at a rapid pace.

A firearm malfunction or ammunition state may be determined, withoutlimitation through suitable devices and algorithms that coordinate withdata collected by sensors from other devices. In embodiments, conditionsindicative of a malfunction event include, without limitation, use of asidearm by the user while having sufficient ammunition for the primaryweapon, a sustained absence of fire while proximate users continue tofire, and/or detecting an abnormal firing pattern. The abnormal firingpattern may be detected, for example, through comparison to knownpatterns for similar firearms or to previously acquired firing patternsfrom the firearm.

In embodiments, connection points 1200 and 1202 provide data storage.Connection points 1200 and 1202 gather data when a connected device isgripped through minutes after the device is disengaged. If connectionpoints 1200 and 1202 cannot transmit to server device 112 or to an edgedevice on the network (e.g., not available, out of range), it may store(e.g., for up to 30 days) in onboard memory (e.g., through high datarate memory). Once available, the system may restart the transmissionprocess, so that the data is sent over.

In embodiments, system 100 provides power management capabilities. If adevice connected within range of connection point 1200 and/or connectionpoint 1202 is in motion but not in use, a low power mode (e.g., withoccasional pinging) may be implemented to maintain general awareness ofthe location of the user. The device transmits a location every onesecond. If not used for a period of time, (e.g., for a half hour) thedevice may send one message at a defined interval, such as every second,every minute, every one-half hour, every hour, or at other intervals.

Beneficially devices of the firearm usage monitoring system can beconfigured to harvest energy from electromagnetic frequenciestransmitted by other devices. For example, the firearm 104 may include awireless-energy harvesting mechanism including a suitable circuit forharvesting the electromagnetic radiation. In embodiments, thewireless-energy harvesting mechanism includes a receiving antenna thatis configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation, a rectifier thatis configured to convert the received alternating current to directcurrent, and a DC-DC converter that is configured to alter voltage ofthe rectified current to a desired voltage. The antenna may be sharedwith the communications interface of the firearm 104.

In embodiments, the data collection rate is adjusted based on the amountof energy being harvested. Beneficially, such adjustment can provideimproved wayfinding in network-denied environments without sacrificingbattery life. For example, the increased energy output from a jammer maybe harvested to provide improved battery life in network-deniedenvironments and compensate for extra energy used in increasing datacollection rates to compensate for extra energy expended incounteracting the network denial.

Referring to FIG. 13, connection point 116 is shown as including networkinterface 1300, sensors 1302, signal prioritization module 1304, andsignal compression module 1306. Network interface 1300 includes hardwareand/or software for establishing connections, or otherwise for allowingconnections to be established, between connection point 116 and deviceswithin a physical range of connection point 116 and between connectionpoint 116 and server 112 and/or one or more other computing devices usedto implement the functionality of system 100. Network interface enablesconnection point 116 to connect to one or more of a network of computers(e.g., a LAN, a WAN, a VPN, a P2P network, or an intranet), a network ofnetworks (e.g., the Internet), or another network (e.g., a cellularnetwork). For example, network interface 1300 can enable communicationsover Ethernet, TCP, IP, power line communication, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®,infrared, RF, GPRS, GSM, FDMA, CDMA, EVDO, Z-Wave, ZigBee, 3G, 4G, 5G,another protocol, or a combination thereof.

Sensors 1302 include one or more sensors used to record measurementsrelating to the use of connection point 116. Sensors 1302 may, forexample, include one or more of a geolocation sensor (e.g., forconnecting to GPS and/or other global navigation satellite systems), animage sensor, a vibration sensor, an audio sensor, an IMU, or the like.In embodiments, sensors 1302 are used to sense information about theenvironment to which connection point 116 is deployed. For example,sensors 1302 can be used to capture image, video, or audio from thatenvironment. In another example, sensors 1302 can be used to detectvibrations within that environment (e.g., caused by natural or man-madeevents). In embodiments, information collected using sensors 1302 can beused to enhance, supplement, clarify, or otherwise process signalsreceived from devices connected to connection point 116. For example,where such a signal does not include geolocation information indicatingwhere the device form which the signal originates is located, connectionpoint 116 can add such geolocation information to the signal beforetransmitting the signal to server 112. In another example, connectionpoint 116 can add timestamp information to such a signal beforetransmitting it to server 112.

Signal prioritization module 1304 prioritizes channels of communicationbetween connection point 116 and devices within a connection range ofconnection point 116. Bandwidth may be limited in the deploymentlocation, for example, due to a distance between connection point 116and a nearest network signal provider, capabilities of the connectionpoint 116 itself, and/or another constraint. However, there may at timesbe a relatively large number of devices which attempt to connect toconnection point 116. For example, where each user within the deploymentlocation has a personal computing device and at least one firearm, theremay be too many devices attempting to connect to connection point 116compared to the availability of network bandwidth made available byconnection point 116. In such an event, signal prioritization module1304 can be used to prioritize connections for certain devices. Forexample, connections may be prioritized based on a time since a lastestablished connection between a device and connection point 116, a typeof the device, a type of signal or information thereof beingcommunicated from the device, a distance between the device andconnection point 116, information associated with a user of the device(e.g., based on user rank, skill, or the like), an amount of bandwidthrequired for the connection with the device, other criteria, or acombination thereof. In embodiments, connection point 116 may beconfigured to limit the total number of devices which may connect to itat a given time.

Signal compression module 1306 compresses signals received from devicesconnected to the connection point 116, for example, to prepare thesignals for transmission to server 112. Signal compression module 1306compresses the signals to reduce a bit rate at which the signals aretransmitted over a network. In embodiments, signal compression module1306 may use lossless compression technique to compress a signal. Inembodiments, signal compression module 1306 may use lossy compressiontechnique to compress a signal. In embodiments, signal compressionmodule 1306 may use lossless/lossy hybrid compression to compress asignal, such as where a portion of a signal is processed using losslesscompression and another portion of the same signal is processed usinglossy compression. The type of compression used may be based on theinformation included in a signal. For example, information whichrequires high fidelity when reconstructed for viewing may be compressedusing lossless compression, while other information may be compressedusing lossy compression. In embodiments, connection point 116 may beconfigured to identify types of information which require high fidelityand compress those types of information using lossless compression. Inembodiments, connection point 116 may be configured to decompressedcompressed data received from server 112 or otherwise from a computingdevice located outside of the deployment location.

To further describe some embodiments in greater detail, reference isnext made to examples of techniques which may be performed by or inconnection with a firearm monitoring and remote support system, forexample, system 100. The techniques include technique 1400 of FIG. 14,technique 1500 of FIG. 15, and technique 1600 of FIG. 16. Technique1400, technique 1500, and/or technique 1600 can be executed usingcomputing devices, such as the systems, hardware, and software describedwith respect to FIGS. 1-13. Technique 1400, technique 1500, and/ortechnique 1600 can be performed, for example, by executing amachine-readable program or other computer-executable instructions, suchas routines, instructions, programs, or other code. The steps, oroperations, of technique 1400, technique 1500, and/or technique 1600, oranother technique, method, process, or algorithm described in connectionwith the embodiments disclosed herein, can be implemented directly inhardware, firmware, software executed by hardware, circuitry, or acombination thereof. For simplicity of explanation, technique 1400,technique 1500, and/or technique 1600 are each depicted and describedherein as a series of steps or operations. However, the steps oroperations in accordance with this disclosure can occur in variousorders and/or concurrently. Additionally, other steps or operations notpresented and described herein may be used. Furthermore, not allillustrated steps or operations may be required to implement a techniquein accordance with the disclosed subject matter.

Referring to FIG. 14, at 1402, a signal including sensor information isproduced. The sensor information is produced using one or more sensorsof a device within a deployment location. For example, the sensorinformation may be produced using one or more of a geolocation sensor,an image sensor, an IMU, or another sensor configured to recordmeasurements associated with a firearm, wearable device, stationarydevice, robot, or another device. The signal may be produced using aprocessor of the device. For example, an ASIC, FPGA, or other units mayreceive the sensor information from the sensors used to record it andproduce the signal using that sensor information.

At 1404, the signal is transmitted to a server device outside of thedeployment location. The server device runs application software forproviding remote support to users of devices (e.g., firearms) within thedeployment location. In embodiments, the device at which the signal isproduced may directly transmit the signal to the server device. Inembodiments, a connection point intermediate to the device at which thesignal is produced and to the server device may be used to communicatethe signal from the device to the server device.

At 1406, the application software uses the sensor information includedin the signal to detect a threat within the deployment location. Thethreat can be or include one or more hostile combatants or other sourcesof potential injury to person or damage to property of the users ofsystem 100. In embodiments, detecting the threat using the restoredsensor information can include processing the restored sensorinformation to detect a change in an orientation of the device at whichthe signal is produced. For example, where the device is a firearm, therestored sensor information can indicate that an orientation of thefirearm has changed from one of a gripping orientation or a drawingorientation to one of a pointing orientation or a firing orientation. Inembodiments, detecting the threat using the restored sensor informationcan include processing the restored sensor information to detect adischarge of a firearm. For example, the discharge may be detected usingone or more sensors of the firearm, a wearable device worn by a user ofthe firearm at the time of the discharge, or another device.

In embodiments, detecting the threat can include processing restoredsensor information from multiple devices. For example, sensorinformation received from two firearms can be used to detect the threat.The sensor information can be processed to determine a change inorientation of at least one of the two firearms. Cones of fire for eachof the firearms can then be updated based on the sensor information.Responsive to a determination that the cones of fire of those firearmscoalesce as a result of such updating, the coalescence can be used todetect the threat. In embodiments, the threat may be detected based onthe coalescence of the cones of fire alone or based on additionalinformation which is used to clarify the reason for the coalescence ofthe cones of fire. For example, imaging data captured using a camera orother asset within the deployment location can be used to verify whethera location at which the coalesced cones of fire are pointing includes athreat. In another example, sensor information indicating a firing ofone or both firearms associated with the coalesced cones of fire can beused to detect the threat. In yet another example, one or more users ofthe firearms associated with the coalesced firearms can indicate thepresence of a threat.

At 1408, an action to perform in response to the detected threat isdetermined. The application software can automatically determine anappropriate action to take based on the nature of the detected threatand/or based on information collected from one or more devices withinthe deployment location. In embodiments, the action to perform can bedetermined based on a severity of the detected threat. For example, ahighly severe threat may call for the deployment of a large number ofreinforcements to the deployment location, whereas a moderately orminimally severe threat may call for the deployment of fewerreinforcements to the deployment location.

At 1410, the application software causes a deployment of responseinfrastructure to perform the action. In embodiments, the applicationsoftware can cause the deployment of the response infrastructure bytransmitting a command, processed at a device local to the responseinfrastructure, to initialize the use and/or operation of the responseinfrastructure. In embodiments, the application software can cause thedeployment of the response infrastructure by indicating a recommendationfor the response infrastructure within a GUI of the applicationsoftware. For example, a remote user of the application software caninteract with the application software to approve or modify therecommendation.

Referring to FIG. 15, at 1502, first sensor information is received. Thefirst sensor information may be received from one or more devices withina deployment location. For example, the first sensor information may bereceived from one or more firearms, wearable devices, stationarydevices, robots, or other assets. The first sensor information includesmeasurements recorded using one or more sensors of the devices. Forexample, the first sensor information may include measurements recordedusing one or more of geolocation sensors, image sensors, or IMUs. Thefirst sensor information is received within one or more signalstransmitted to a server device. For example, the one or more signals maybe transmitted from a connection point intermediate to the devices andthe server device.

At 1504, a GUI is generated based on the first sensor information. TheGUI includes a visual representation of cones of fire for each firearmassociated with the first sensor information. The cones of firerepresent positions and orientations of the firearms determined based onthe first sensor information. Each firearm may have a cone of firerepresented within the GUI. The size of the cone of fire represented inthe GUI may be based on or both of a skill of a user of the firearm or atype of the firearm. For example, a user having a higher skill level mayhave a narrower cone of fire to denote a greater expectation of accurateshooting by the user.

At 1506, after the GUI is generated, second sensor information isreceived. The second sensor information indicates a change in one orboth of the position or orientation of at least one of the firearmswithin the deployment location. For example, the second sensorinformation can indicate that the orientation of one or more firearmshas changed from a gripping orientation or a drawing orientation to apointing orientation or a firing orientation, so as to denote that thefirearm has been readied for use, such as to address a threat within thedeployment location. In some cases, the orientations of multiplefirearms may be so changed as indicated by the second sensorinformation.

At 1508, the GUI is automatically updated based on the second sensorinformation. The updating may include changing a position and/ororientation of one or more cones of fire as visually represented withinthe GUI based on the second sensor information. For example, changes inthe orientation and/or position of the firearms as indicated in thesecond sensor information can be used to update the positions andorientations represented by the cones of fire for those respectivefirearms. In this way, the visual representations of those cones of firewithin the GUI is changed.

At 1510, a determination is made that two or more cones of fire visuallyrepresented in the GUI have coalesced based on the updating from thesecond sensor information. A coalescence of cones of fire refers to asituation in which the cones of fire for two or more firearms are atleast partially overlapping. Coalescence of cones of fire occurs whenusers of associated firearms have readied those firearms for firing andare pointing those firearms at a common location within the deploymentlocation.

At 1512, a threat is detected based on the coalescence of the cones offire. The threat can be or include one or more hostile combatants orother sources of potential injury to person or damage to property of theusers of system 100. A threat may be detected based on the coalescenceof the cones of fire alone or based on additional information which isused to clarify the reason for the coalescence of the cones of fire. Forexample, imaging data captured using a camera or other asset within thedeployment location can be used to verify whether a location at whichthe coalesced cones of fire are pointing includes a threat. In anotherexample, sensor information indicating a firing of one or both firearmsassociated with the coalesced cones of fire can be used to detect thethreat. In yet another example, one or more users of the firearmsassociated with the coalesced firearms can indicate the presence of athreat. In yet another example, application software which generates andupdates the GUI can detect the threat based on the number of coalescedcones of fire, the duration of time over which the cones of fire remaincoalesced, the skill levels of the users of the firearms associated withthe coalesced cones of fire, other information which may be representedwithin the GUI, or a combination thereof.

At 1514, the GUI is automatically updated to visually represent thedetected threat. The threat may be represented using an icon which isvisually distinct from icons used to represent the firearms or usersthereof within the GUI. Visually representing the detected threat withinthe GUI may include adding an icon within a location of the cone of firecoalescence.

Referring to FIG. 16, at 1602, a signal including sensor information isproduced. The sensor information is produced using one or more sensorsof a device within a deployment location. For example, the sensorinformation may be produced using one or more of a geolocation sensor,an image sensor, an IMU, or another sensor configured to recordmeasurements associated with a firearm, wearable device, stationarydevice, robot, or another device. The signal may be produced using aprocessor of the device. For example, an ASIC, FPGA, or other units mayreceive the sensor information from the sensors used to record it andproduce the signal using that sensor information.

At 1604, the signal is transmitted to a connection point located withinthe deployment location. The connection point may be a device configuredto communicate signals from devices within the deployment location to aremote server which processes the signals to provide monitoring andother remote support to users of the devices. In embodiments, the signalmay be transmitted directly between the device and the connection point.Alternatively, in embodiments, a mobile tracking device associated witha user of the device at which the signal is produced may be used as anintermediary to communicate the signal between the device and theconnection point.

At 1606, the connection point compresses the signal received from thedevice. In embodiments in which the connection point receives multiplesignals from the device, or in embodiments in which the connection pointreceives one or more signals from multiple devices, the connection pointcan compress those signals into a single compressed signal.Alternatively, in such embodiments, the connection point can compressthose signals into separate compressed signals. For example, where theconnection point is configured for batch processing, the connectionpoint may organize signals received (e.g., within a time interval) intoone or more batches and compress each batch individually. In anotherexample, the connection point can batch signals based on the types ofdevices from which they are received. The compression of one or moresignals may be performed using a lossy compression technique.Alternatively, the compression of one or more signals may be performedusing a lossless compression technique. As a further alternative, thecompression of one or more signals may be performed using a hybridlossy/lossless compression technique.

At 1608, the compressed signal is transmitted from the connection pointto a server device. The server device is a remote server located outsideof the deployment location within which the connection point and thedevice used to produce the signal are located.

At 1610, application software running on the server device is used todecompress the compressed signal to restore the sensor information. Inembodiments, the application software determines how to decompress thecompressed signal based on information (e.g., compressed syntaxelements) recorded within the compressed signal. For example, one ormore bits can be encoded to a header file within the compressed signalto indicate, to the decompression functionality of the applicationsoftware, how to decompress the compressed signal.

At 1612, the application software uses the restored sensor informationto detect a threat within the deployment location. The threat can be orinclude one or more hostile combatants or other sources of potentialinjury to person or damage to property of the users of system 100. Inembodiments, detecting the threat using the restored sensor informationcan include processing the restored sensor information to detect achange in an orientation of the device at which the signal is produced.For example, where the device is a firearm, the restored sensorinformation can indicate that an orientation of the firearm has changedfrom one of a gripping orientation or a drawing orientation to one of apointing orientation or a firing orientation. In embodiments, detectingthe threat using the restored sensor information can include processingthe restored sensor information to detect a discharge of a firearm. Forexample, the discharge may be detected using one or more sensors of thefirearm, a wearable device worn by a user of the firearm at the time ofthe discharge, or another device.

In embodiments, detecting the threat can include processing restoredsensor information from multiple devices. For example, sensorinformation received from two firearms can be used to detect the threat.The sensor information can be processed to determine a change inorientation of at least one of the two firearms. Cones of fire for eachof the firearms can then be updated based on the sensor information.Responsive to a determination that the cones of fire of those firearmscoalesce as a result of such updating, the coalescence can be used todetect the threat. In embodiments, the threat may be detected based onthe coalescence of the cones of fire alone or based on additionalinformation which is used to clarify the reason for the coalescence ofthe cones of fire. For example, imaging data captured using a camera orother asset within the deployment location can be used to verify whethera location at which the coalesced cones of fire are pointing includes athreat. In another example, sensor information indicating a firing ofone or both firearms associated with the coalesced cones of fire can beused to detect the threat. In yet another example, one or more users ofthe firearms associated with the coalesced firearms can indicate thepresence of a threat.

In embodiments, the signal may be compressed at a device other than theconnection point. For example, the signal may be compressed at a mobilecomputing device used by a user of the device at which the signal isproduced. In another example, the signal may be compressed at the deviceat which the signal is produced. In such an embodiment, the connectionpoint may be used as an intermediate relay to receive the compressedsignal and forward the compressed signal to the server device.

To further describe some embodiments in greater detail, reference isnext made to examples of techniques which may be performed by or inconnection with a firearm usage monitoring system, for example, system100. The techniques include technique 3500 of FIG. 35, technique 3600 ofFIG. 36, technique 3700 of FIG. 37, technique 3800 of FIG. 38, technique3900 of FIG. 39, technique 4000 of FIG. 40, and technique 4100 of FIG.41.

Technique 3500, technique 3600, technique 3700, technique 3800,technique 3900, technique 4000, and/or technique 4100 can be executedusing computing devices, such as the systems, hardware, and softwaredescribed above. Technique 3500, technique 3600, technique 3700,technique 3800, technique 3900, technique 4000, and/or technique 4100can be performed, for example, by executing a machine-readable programor other computer-executable instructions, such as routines,instructions, programs, or other code. The steps, or operations, oftechnique 3500, technique 3600, technique 3700, technique 3800,technique 3900, technique 4000, and/or technique 4100, or anothertechnique, method, process, or algorithm described in connection withthe embodiments disclosed herein, can be implemented directly inhardware, firmware, software executed by hardware, circuitry, or acombination thereof. For simplicity of explanation, technique 3500,technique 3600, technique 3700, technique 3800, technique 3900,technique 4000, and/or technique 4100 are each depicted and describedherein as a series of steps or operations. However, the steps oroperations in accordance with this disclosure can occur in variousorders and/or concurrently. Additionally, other steps or operations notpresented and described herein may be used. Furthermore, not allillustrated steps or operation may be required to implement a techniquein accordance with the disclosed subject matter.

Referring now to FIG. 35, at 3502, a firearm operates in a first state.The firearm includes at least one sensor configured to recordinformation related to usage of the firearm, a communication interfaceconfigured to transmit data to a connected device, a buffer operativelycoupled to the at least one sensor, and a controller operatively coupledto the buffer, the communication interface, and the at least one sensor.The buffer is configured to store the information related to usage ofthe firearm. The first state includes transmitting data collected by theat least one sensor to the connected device in substantially real time.At 3504, a cloud-constrained condition is detected. Thecloud-constrained condition systematically inhibits communicationbetween the firearm and the connected device. For example, thecloud-constrained condition may be caused by a physical obstruction or anetwork-blocking action. At 3506, the firearm is operated in a secondstate in response to detecting the cloud-constrained condition. Thesecond state includes altering data transmission to maintain datafidelity. For example, data transmission intervals may be extended toreduce transfer overhead, the collected data may be processed to reducethe amount of data transmitted, the data may be stored for latertransmission, etc.

Referring now to FIG. 36, at 3602, communications are established with afirearm. The firearm includes a plurality of sensors configured torecord information related to usage of the firearm, a communicationinterface configured to transmit data to a connected device, and acontroller operatively coupled to the communication interface and theplurality of sensors. At 3604, it is repeatedly determined whether oneor more criteria related to usage of the firearm are satisfied. Thecriteria include a first criterion and a second criterion. In someaspects, the first criterion is the firearm being holstered and thesecond criterion is selected from the group consisting of the firearmbeing geolocated within a predetermined area, movement of the firearmbeing below a predetermined threshold, movement of the firearm beingoutside of a predetermined pattern, and a user being on-duty. At 3606,the firearm is operated in a first standby state in response thecriteria being satisfied. At 3608, the firearm is switched from thefirst standby state to a second standby state in response to the firstcriterion being unsatisfied while the second criterion remainssatisfied. At 3610, the firearm is activated to a real-time-monitoringstate from either the first standby state or the second standby state inresponse to the second criteria being unsatisfied. Thereal-time-monitoring state includes substantially real-time datatransfer to the connected device of the information related to usage ofthe firearm.

Referring now to FIG. 37, at 3702, communications are established with afirearm. The firearm includes at least one sensor configured to recordinformation related to usage of the firearm and a controller operativelycoupled to the communication interface and the at least one sensor. At3704, a communication interface configured to transmit data to aconnected device, it is repeatedly determined whether one or morecriteria related to usage of the firearm are satisfied. The criteriainclude one or more of the firearm being geolocated within apredetermined area, the firearm being holstered, movement of the firearmbeing below a predetermined threshold or outside of a predeterminedpattern, a user being on-duty, or contact of the user with apredetermined location on the firearm. At 3706, the firearm is operatedin a standby state in response to the criteria being satisfied. At 3708,the firearm is switched from the standby state to a real-time-monitoringstate in response to any of the criteria being unsatisfied. Thereal-time-monitoring state includes substantially real-time datatransfer of the information to the connected device.

Referring now to FIG. 38, at 3802, a plurality of users is monitored.Each of the plurality of users has a respective one of a plurality offirearms. At 3804, signals are received from the plurality of firearmsregarding usage thereof. At 3806, a display device displays a graphicalrepresentation of geospatial positioning of the firearms. At 3808, acontroller determines operating states of each of the plurality offirearms. At 3810, the controller detects a change in the operatingstate of at least one of the plurality of firearms. At 3812, an updatedgraphical representation is provided in response to detecting the changein operating state. The updated graphical representation providesindicia of the change in the operating state.

Referring now to FIG. 39, at 3902, communications are established with aconnected device via a communication interface. At 3904, a jammingsignal that inhibits communication with the connected device is detectedusing the communication interface. At 3906, in response to detecting thejamming signal, communication with the connected device is stopped. At3908, a wireless-energy harvesting mechanism leaches power from thejamming signal in response to detection thereof. The wireless-energyharvesting mechanism includes a receiving antenna configured to receivethe jamming signal, a rectifier configured to convert the receivedsignal to direct current, and a DC-DC converter configured to altervoltage of the direct current to a desired voltage.

Referring now to FIG. 40, at 4002, the battery powers components of thefirearm in a first sensing mode. At 4004, a communication interface ofthe firearm monitors electromagnetic flux proximate the firearm. At4006, a wireless-energy harvesting mechanism leaches power from theelectromagnetic radiation in response to the electromagnetic radiationdensity exceeding a predetermined threshold. The wireless-energyharvesting mechanism includes a receiving antenna configured to receivethe jamming signal, a rectifier configured to convert the receivedsignal to direct current, and a DC-DC converter configured to altervoltage of the direct current to a desired voltage. At 4008, operating,via the battery and the harvested power, the components of the firearmin a second sensing mode. The second sensing mode expends more energythan the first sensing mode.

Referring now to FIG. 41, at 4102, sensor information is received from afirearm. At 4104, an event model is used to evaluate the sensorinformation. In embodiments, the event model is created by obtainingtimestamped information from a first sensor type coupled to a firearmand a second sensor type, selecting a plurality of monitored eventsincluding a discharge event, labeling the timestamped information withthe respective one or more of the monitored events in response to thetimestamped information occurring contemporaneously with a respectiveone or more of the monitored events, grouping items of the timestampedinformation that are sensed temporally proximate to the monitored eventby the sensor or another sensor within the sensor types with eachrespective item of labeled information, splitting the grouped data intoa first portion and a second portion, training the event model using thefirst portion via machine learning, and evaluating the event model usingthe second portion. After the event model is trained and passesevaluation, the model may be implemented in the system or componentsthereof. At 4106, the evaluation determines occurrence of one or more ofthe monitored events. At 4108, indicia communicating the occurrence ofthe one or more of the monitored events are displayed to a viewer via ahuman interface in response to determining that a monitored event willoccur.

Referring to FIG. 17, gestures, positions and locations of a firearmindicative of or in preparation for live fire are shown. In particular,gestures and weapon orientations 1700 that can serve to as inputs and/ortriggers to system 100 are shown. In embodiments, gestures and weaponorientations 1700 can include a gripping gesture and orientation 1702, adrawing gesture and orientation 1704, a pointing gesture and orientation1706 that can be indicative of aiming the weapons, and a firing gestureand orientation 1708 that is indicative of live fire. Firing gesture andorientation 1708 can further include firing directions, angles of theweapon, rates of fire information, and the like. At each detectedgesture and orientation 1700, system 100 can, in many examples, transmita spot report 1710.

In various examples, spot report 1710 can include: unit identification,date and time information, location information, and threat/enemyactivity information. In embodiments, the unit identification canidentify user profiles, asset identities, and the like. In embodiments,the unit identification can also be used to determine what units (ordivisions thereof) of a deployed force are associated with the weapon.By way of these examples, system 100 can verify the authenticity of theunit identification, deploy encrypted communication and other securitymeasures to ensure secured connectivity with the weapon and its properpairing and continued proper pairing with the user. In embodiments, theunit identification can be associated with a soldier. In embodiments,the unit identification can be associated with a police officer. Inembodiments, the unit identification can be associated with a securityagent, a private homeowner or business owner, a unit of a corporatesecurity force, and the like.

In embodiments, spot report 1710 can include the location informationfrom GPS, inertial measurement information, other mapping information,or the like. In embodiments, the location information can also includeoverlays from location information provided by other associated users,components, network location information, and other electromagneticinformation in the vicinity. In embodiments, the location informationcan also include information from one or more attitude and headingreference systems from one more units deployed with the user. By way ofthis example, sensors on three axes can provide attitude information foraircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, drones other deployable robots, orthe like and those sensors can supply roll, pitch, and yaw, or otherthree axes examples to enhance location information. The sensors caninclude solid-state or microelectromechanical systems gyroscopes,accelerometers, and magnetometers.

In embodiments, spot report 1710 including the threat/enemy activityinformation can include size, location, and activity for multipletargets. By way of this example, threat/enemy activity can be determinedor can be made more confident with information obtained by adjacentassets in the field. In many examples, unmanned aerial vehicles, drones,and the like may provide video overlays from the vicinity to confirmthreat/enemy activity, contribute to the calculation of threat/enemyactivity, and to increase confidence in reporting of threat/enemyactivity and location.

In embodiments, spot report 1710 can include provisioning informationabout the weapon and current ammunition status. By way of theseexamples, the spot report can include ammunition remaining, ammunitiondischarge rate, prompts for resupply, and anticipated resupply needs. Inmany examples, the weapons can be assigned a standard stock or count ofammunition. Detection of live fire can cause the firearm usage trackingsystem 800 to calculate shot consumption and predict when the weaponwill deplete its local ammunition. Resupply information can beautomatically transmitted when predetermined levels of remainingammunition are reached or are approaching quickly at a given rate offire. In many examples, the weapon may be provisioned with many roundsof ammunition and levels of remaining ammunition can be included in spotreports. Once remaining ammunition levels dip below preset thresholds,resupply alerts can be sent. In addition, predictions can be presentedto the user to describe when ammunition will be exhausted especially ifthere is currently or recently a relatively high rate of fire.

Referring to FIG. 18, a visualization of multiple users and assetsengaged in live fire showing spot report information includingcommunication statuses, unit identifiers, day and time information,location information, and assessments of enemy activity and locationincluding confidence indicators of threat assessment is shown. Inparticular, a third-person visualization 1800 including a street view1802 that shows multiple users 1804 and assets 1806 engaged in live fireis shown. In embodiments, third-person visualization 1800 includes spotreport information 1808 that can include communication statuses 1810,unit identifiers 1812, day and time information 1814, locationinformation 1816, and assessments of enemy activity and location 1818including confidence indicators of that assessment.

Referring to FIG. 19, a visualization of multiple users and assetsengaged in live fire showing spot report information including unitidentifiers, location information, ammunition remaining, ammunitiondischarge rate, prompts for resupply, and anticipated resupply needs areshown. In particular, a third-person visualization 1900 including anarea view 1902 that shows multiple users 1904 and assets 1906 engaged inlive fire is shown. In embodiments, third-person visualization 1500includes spot report information 1908. In embodiments, spot reportinformation 1908 includes unit identifiers 1910, location information1912, ammunition remaining 1914, ammunition discharge rate 1916, promptsfor resupply 1918, and anticipated resupply needs 1920. In embodiments,third-person visualization 1900 includes assessments 1922 of enemyactivity and location. In embodiments, assessments 1922 of enemyactivity and location can include confidence indicators 1924 of thatassessment.

In embodiments, FIGS. 20, 21, 22, and 23 depict, embodiments of firearmusage monitoring system includes circuit board 2010 electrically coupledto battery 2012 with connecting wire 2022. The battery 2012 iselectrically coupled to entry point 2014. The entry point 2014 isconfigured to receive a hardwire connection for either electrical poweror data. The battery 2012 is mounted into first grip panel 2016. Thecircuit board 2010 is mounted into second grip panel 2018. The firstgrip panel 2016 can be joined to second grip panel 2018 on firearm 2020to form grip 2024. The grip 2024 can contain magazine 2028 that cancontain rounds 3030. The trigger 2032 can be pulled after safety 2034 isreleased to fire one of the rounds 2030 with firearm 2020.

Turning to FIG. 25, the circuit board 2010 can be designed at a highlevel with functionality to promote extended battery life and facilitatemore detailed data recording. The entry point 2014 can be configured asa data connection point and, in this example, is shown here as a mini-Buniversal service bus (USB) connector 2100, when direct connection isapplicable. When connected to a USB cable this is a hard-wired data andpower connection 2102. The mini-B USB connector 2100 is electricallycoupled to a USB to serial universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter(UART) controller 104. This UART to USB controller 2104 comprises anintegrated modem with up to 3M Baud, a virtual communications (COM)port, and a +3.3 V level converter that operates on 8 mA or so. Forinstance, the FT231X integrated circuit meets these specifications. Ineffect, the UART to USB controller 2104 provides functionality to updatefirmware in the remainder of the system providing for substantiallygreater upgrades and improvements than other devices in this field. Inexamples, the UART to USB controller 2104 can be electrically coupled toa transmitter/receiver status light emitting diode (LED) 110 that canindicate if a firmware update is occurring.

In examples, force sensor 2120 can be electrically coupled to a firstgeneral purpose input/output pin GPIO 1 2122. The force sensor 2120 canbe a resistive based force sensor with a voltage divider for analoginput. In these examples, the force sensor 2120 will typically draw lessthan 1 mA of current from the UART to USB controller 2104. When force isimparted on the force sensor 2120, the circuit board 2010 can wake upand begin to operate (or operate beyond minimal operation). The forcesensor 2120 can be a force-sensing resistor. For instance, the FSR 2400single zone force-sensing resistor can meet these requirements.

In examples, the UART to USB controller 2104 can be electrically coupledto a Bluetooth/uC Module 2130. The bluetooth/uC Module 2130 can beconfigured to send data to and receive data from the UART to USBcontroller 2104. In some embodiments, Bluetooth/uC Module 2130 can be anRFduino stand-alone board that can be configured with an ARM Cortexprocessor and Bluetooth Low-Energy 4.0 built-in. In such examples, thiswould typically consume 20 mA peak and 9 mA normal. It is equallypossible, that the Bluetooth/uC Module 2130 can include two modules: amicroprocessor and a communication circuit which can be separated. Whilea Bluetooth communication circuit may be the easiest way to transmitdata, data can also be transmitted through the mini-B USB connector2100. Further, there is any number of possible wireless communicationsystems that could be used such as radio frequency, Wi-Fi, near fieldcommunication and other forms of electromagnetic or wired communication.

In some embodiments, the Master Out Serial In (MOSI) pin GPIO 2 2132 onthe Bluetooth/uC Module 2130, the Data Clock (SCK) pin GPIO 4 2134, theMaster In Serial Out (MISO) pin GPIO 3 2138, and the CS-MPU pin GPIO 52140 are electrically coupled to the nine-axis motion monitor 2142. Thenine-axis motion monitor 2142 may, for example, be an IMU. The nine-axismotion monitor 2142 is configured to measure and transmit data about allof the positioning of the circuit board 2010 while in motion of anykind. In many examples, this can include a Tri-axis gyro up to 2000 dps,tri-axis accelerometer up to 16 g, a tri-axis compass up to 4800 uT, andprogrammable interrupt. This would typically consume 4 mA. For instance,the MPU-9250 provides this functionality. In many examples, thistriparate functionality to monitors exact orientation and track wherethe firearm travels in terms of rotation, speed, and direction. In somecases, the tri-axis compass can be accomplished with a magnetometer.Recoil and/or shot count resulting from firearm discharge can beidentified from the gathered data.

MISO pin GPIO 3 2138, SCK pin GPIO 4 2134 and MOSI pin GPIO 2 2132 arefurther electrically coupled to serial flash memory 2150. In manyexamples, the serial flash memory 2150 can operate in double transferrate or DTR mode in some cases a gigabyte of memory formed by 256 MBdie, with 100,000 erase cycles per sector. In these examples, such anarrangement can draw 6 mA. The serial flash memory 2150 can be furtherelectrically coupled to CS-Flash pin GPIO 6 2152 on the Bluetooth/uCModule 2130. In these examples, the N25Q00AA flash memory meets thisrequirement.

MISO pin GPIO 3 2138, SCK pin GPIO 4 2134 and MOSI pin GPIO 2 2132 canbe further electrically coupled to a GPS Module 2160. The GPS Module2160 is further electrically coupled to CS-GPS pin GPIO 7 162 on theBluetooth/uC Module 2130. The GPS module 2160 can be configured todetermine position within 2.5 meters of accuracy with a 10 Hz updaterate, internal real time clock, onboard read only memory, and −167 dBmsensitivity. In these examples, this can operate continuously with adraw of 30 mA continuous and 7 mA while in power save mode (1 Hz). Forinstance, The U-BLOX™ CAM-M8Q chip antenna module can meet thisrequirement. There are a lot of other kinds of GPS systems that could beequally acceptable including Glonass™, Beidou™, etc.

In some embodiments, the mini-B USB connector 100 is electricallycoupled to the UART to USB controller 2104 for sending data D+ andreceiving data D−, however, it need not operate on that voltage.Accordingly, circuit 2010 can be configured to have a system that bothrapidly charges the battery 2012 and permits data exchange. In theseexamples, the mini-B USB connector is electrically coupled to a batterycharger 2166. The battery charger 2166 is electrically coupled tobattery 2012 with a switch 2168. The battery charger can be set to 500mA and include a sense current, reverse discharge protection, andautomatically power down. For instance, charger MCP73831 can meet theserequirements.

FIG. 25 depicts embodiments with a lithium polymer battery, but otherkinds of batteries can be used as well. One battery 2012 can provide 3.7V and have an 850 mAh capacity. The battery 2012 can be electricallycoupled to a low dropout (LDO) regulator 2170. The LDO regulator 2170can step down the voltage from 3.7 V to 3.3V to provide power at avoltage that can be used by the UART to USB controller 2104 and theBluetooth/uC Module 2130. The LDO regulator 170 can be configured toprovide 300 mA output, 270 mV dropout, output fixed at 3.3 V, reversebattery protection with no reverse current, and overcurrent protection.For instance, LDO regulator LT1962 can meet these requirements. In theseexamples, the GPS module would typically operate at 3.7 V.

FIG. 24 provides examples of connecting these components. The batteryconnection PI 2172 provides a battery voltage and is attached to groundand the switch SI 2174 toggles whether the battery voltage is sent tothe rest of the system. The battery charger U3 2178 is connected to thebattery 2012, and a voltage source and, when charging engages LED C22180. The LDO regulator U6 2182 can drop the battery voltage to 3.3 V.The Mini-B USB connection J1 2184 can be joined for data purposes toUART to USB circuit U1 2188. The UART to USB Circuit U1 2188 can receivedata from Bluetooth uC/Module U4 2190, which can receive data from thenine-axis motion monitor U7 2192, serial flash memory U5 2194 and theGPS Module U2 198.

FIG. 26 depicts embodiments of an electronic system 2200 that may takethe form of a computer, phone, PDA, or any other sort of electronicdevice. The electronic system 2200 can include various types of computerreadable media and interfaces to read and write to various other typesof computer readable media. The electronic system 2200 can include a bus2205, processing unit(s) 2210, a system memory 2215, a read-only 2220, apermanent storage device 2225, input devices 2230, output devices 2235,and a network 2240.

FIG. 27 depicts embodiments of components for a firearm usage monitoringsystem 2800 including an IMU including gyro/accelerometer 2802, GPS2804, force connector 2808, power input 2810, battery charger 2812,laser 2814, regulator 2818, USB connector 2820, flash memory 2822,Bluetooth™ 2824, programmable hardware 2828, and the like.

FIG. 28 depicts embodiments of the firearm usage monitoring system 2800integrated into a grip 2900 of a weapon 2902. A circuit 2908 boardhaving one or more of the combinations of the components illustrated inFIG. 27 can be disposed within the grip 2900 of the weapon 2902 and canbe integrated so that it is almost invisible to the user other than thepresence of USB ports 904 that can be covered by the hand of the userwhen the weapon is gripped or can be omitted altogether in someembodiments.

With reference to FIG. 26, the bus 2205 can collectively represent allsystem, peripheral, and chipset buses that communicatively connect thenumerous internal devices of the electronic system 2200. For instance,the bus 2205 can communicatively connect the processing unit(s) 2210with the read-only memory 2220, the system memory 2215, and thepermanent storage device 2225. From these various memory units, theprocessing unit(s) 2210 can retrieve instructions to execute and data toprocess in order to execute the many processes disclosed herein. Theprocessing unit(s) may be a single processor or a multi-core processorin different embodiments.

In embodiments, the bus 2205 also connects to the input and outputdevices 2230 and 2235. The input devices 2230 can enable the person tocommunicate information and select commands to the electronic system2200. The input devices 2230 can include alphanumeric keyboards,pointing devices “cursor control devices”, and the like. The outputdevices 2235 can display image generated by the electronic system 2200.The output devices 2235 can include various printers, display devicesand touchscreens that can function as both input and output devices.

The bus 2205 also couple the electronic system 2200 to the network 2240through a network adapter. In this manner, the computer can be a part ofa network of computers (such as a local area network (“LAN”), a widearea network (“WAN”), or an intranet), or a network of networks (such asthe Internet).

These functions described above can be implemented in digital electroniccircuitry, in computer software, firmware or hardware. The techniquescan be implemented using one or more computer program products.Programmable processors and computers can be packaged or included inmobile devices. The processes may be performed by one or moreprogrammable processors and by one or more set of programmable logiccircuitry. General and special purpose computing and storage devices canbe interconnected through communication networks. Some embodimentsinclude electronic components, such as microprocessors, storage andmemory that store computer program instructions in a machine-readable orcomputer-readable medium (alternatively referred to as computer-readablestorage media, machine-readable media, or machine-readable storagemedia). The computer-readable media may store a computer program that isexecutable by at least one processing unit and includes sets ofinstructions for performing various operations. Examples of computerprograms or computer code include machine code, such as is produced by acompiler, and files including higher-level code that are executed by acomputer, an electronic component, or a microprocessor using aninterpreter.

With reference to FIGS. 25 and 28, the hardware and software, inembodiments, can be activated using one or more of any form of user feedsensor 2840, force sensor 2842, wireless remote 2844, remote on/offswitch 2848, and the like. Moreover, the hardware and software can beactivated using one or more mobile device 2850, user wearables 2852,dedicated hardware token 2854 making a wireless or wired connection, orthe like. In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 mayoperate with the following instructions: receiving a signal from a forcesensor 2842 such as the force sensor 2120 (FIG. 25). If the signal ispresent, then the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can engage, orthe system 2800 can remain in a dormant or sleep mode with a low voltagedraw as described herein. If the signal of the force sensor 2842 is on,then the Bluetooth UC/Module 2130 can receive a signal from the GPSmodule 2160 as to where the system 2800 is presently located. As notedabove, one or more signals including those from the force sensor 2120,2842 can activate the system 2800. Once the system 2800 is active, theIMU 802 (FIG. 27) can provide information as to how the firearm 2020 isoriented and moved in 3D space until, in some embodiments, pressurereleased on the grip 2024. The system 2800 can determine whether thefirearm 2020 has been motionless for a preselected period, or theinformation is specifically queried. Information as to how the firearm2020 is oriented and moved in 3D space can include analyzing the firearm2020 for recoil and/or shot count when fired to discern orientation,direction, and position at the time of discharge. In examples, this datacan be stored in the flash memory 2150 and can be transmitted throughthe Bluetooth uC/Module 2130 to another Bluetooth compatible device. Theinformation including orientation, direction, and position can be alsotransmitted from the firearm 2020 at preselected time intervals,specific times, distances from certain locations (e.g., pre-definedgeo-fencing locations or distances), at the time of discharge, at thetime of reload of rounds 2030, when the safety 2034 (FIG. 21) isremoved, and the like.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may record themotion of the firearm 2020 and provide geolocation information 2858,which may be coordinated with other information, such as disclosedherein. In embodiments, the system 2800 may transmit data via thenetwork connection 2240 (FIG. 26), such as a cellular network, to aremote server, which may be a secure server, or other remote processingcomponents, such as the mobile device 2850, cloud platform 2860, or thelike. In embodiments, the system 2800 may include efficient architectureand components for low power consumption including energy harvestingmechanisms 2862. In examples, the system 2800 can harvest the energy ofmotion of the firearm or energy from the recoil to provide power forstorage and/or reporting of data. In embodiments, methods and systemsprovide rapid, efficient determination of location. The energyharvesting mechanisms 2862 may also be configured to harvest localenergy in the radio frequency (RF) domain or other appropriate localelectromagnetic signals of sufficient strength.

In embodiments, the network connection 2240 (FIG. 26) by which thesystem may communicate data may be a mesh network connection 2864. Withreference to FIG. 30, the mesh network connection 2864 may be aconnection to one or more other firearms or one or more other devices,such as a mobile robot 2868, an infrastructure device 2870, or the like.The mesh networking connection 2864 may form part of a large meshnetwork, allowing devices, such as firearms and mobile robots, tocommunicate directly with one another, rather than having to firstconnect through a centralized network communication hub, or as asupplement to communication by one or more devices to such a hub. Suchdevices may include self-disposing devices 2872, for example,self-disposing mobile robots. In embodiments, the mesh network 2864 maybe a self-organizing and fluid mesh network that organizes andreorganizes itself based on specified data, including data filtered orweighted based on specified criteria, and/or the dynamic detection ofother devices, for example with a geographic perimeter. Other devicesmay include deployable mesh network hubs 2872, also known as “pucks”,beacons, wireless access points, such as Wi-Fi access points, lightingsystems, cameras, and the like. The mesh network 2864 may also includeasset management systems, crowdsourced communications, frequencyscanning networking, cellular mesh networking or other systems. Inembodiments, devices on the mesh network 2864 may adjust locationinformation based on the relative movement of each other within the meshnetwork 2864. In embodiments, the relative movement of devices may bereported by other devices within the mesh network 2864 over the meshnetwork 2864, such as to the self-disposing devices 2872. The relativemovement of other devices may also be derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices within the mesh network 2864. Relative movementinformation may include speed, velocity, acceleration or positioninformation, and/or event identification information 2874. Suchinformation may include threat identification information, shot accuracyinformation and the like. Event identification information may includeweapon information, information indicating a person is in anunauthorized area, soldier maneuver information (e.g., speed, direction,activity, or the like), in-position information (such as for anindividual or a device), rate-of-fire information, alternating fireinformation, maintenance required information, stoppage eventinformation, ammunition expenditure information, fight or struggleinformation and the like. In embodiments, authentication information maybe received from radio frequency identification (RFID) implants, forexample, implanted in the person. In embodiments, the relative movement,such as among devices in the mesh network 2864 like firearms 2020 andother equipment may be provided relative to at least one geographiclocation, such as through the use of data from the IMUs or from one ormore other data sources. In embodiments, location may relate to relativelocations of one or more other firearms or other devices connected tothe mesh network 2864, such as the distance, direction, and/or movementof one or more other firearms 2020 or other devices relative to a givenone. In such embodiments, geographic location and movement information2858, whether relating to a location or to another firearm or otherdevice may be communicated to a given firearm or other systems of anindividual handling a firearm over the mesh network 2864. Inembodiments, the geographic location may be an underground geographiclocation, where other geographic location detecting signals, such as GPSare not available. In embodiments, a combination of geographic locationand relative location may be understood by the system, such as where atleast one member of a mesh network has a detectable location (such as byGPS signal) and other members have locations that are determinedrelative to the known member, such as by detecting motion through theIMU 2802 or other non-GPS systems. It may be appreciated from theseembodiments that using data from the IMU 2802 on the mesh network 2864may allow the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 to provide dischargelocation information in geographic locations that may not otherwise becovered by geographic location detecting signals.

In embodiments, the mesh network 2864 connection may be a wireless meshnetwork connection and may be configured based on radio communicationfrequencies. In some situations, radio communication frequencies may besubject to interference or jamming, either intentionally or otherwise,making communication difficult or impossible when attempting toestablish a connection over the compromised frequency. Interference orjamming may include radio frequency interference or jamming, opticaljamming, noise, and the like. Because of the risk of jamming, andbecause communication reliability may be critical for user of thefirearm usage monitoring system 2800, the firearm usage monitoringsystem 2800 may detect such jamming of one or more frequencies andautomatically adjust the frequency of the mesh network 2864 to avoidusing the compromised frequency, such as by selecting a frequency notcurrently subject to interference or jamming. The firearm usagemonitoring system 2800 may then establish a wireless mesh networkconnection with another device using the selected frequency. Jamming orinterference detection may include detecting attempted signalinterception and scrambling transmitted information to avoid thedetected signal interception.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may determinedischarge information 2878 related to the firing of the firearm 2020connected to the mesh network 2864. The discharge information 2878 mayinclude discharge location, direction of the discharge, a motion path ofthe firearm preceding discharge and/or orientation of the firearm atdischarge. Orientation information 2880 may be provided by the IMU 2802and may include enemy area location and size information, unsafe actinformation, line of fire information, shift fire information, sectorsof fire information, interlocking fire information, 360 degree perimetersecurity information and the like. The discharge information 2878 may bedetermined from motion and location information, such as provided bydevices connected to the mesh network. For example, the dischargelocation may be determined from geographic location data of one or morefirearms connected to the mesh network 2864 and may use relativemovement data provided by the other devices connected to the meshnetwork 2864, for example by analyzing relative movement data that isbased on resident IMU data from other firearms connected to the meshnetwork 2864. In embodiments, methods, systems and components areprovided for a small-footprint firearms tracking system 2882, such asone of the dimensions less than 25 mm×25 mm×4.55 mm). In embodiments,the firearm tracking system 2882 may identify movements and actionswhile in sleep mode such as to trigger transmission of alert codes. Inembodiments, the firearm tracking system 2882 may be adapted forintegration with various gun platforms, such as to interface withdifferent grips, handles, and other internal and external firearmcomponents and accessories, including being integrated entirely into thegrip of the firearm. In embodiments, the system may use over-the-airupdates, may act as or integrate with a beacon 2884, such as a BLEBeacon, which may be charged by wireless charging and may record data(such as IMU data) when in the active or inactive mode (such as to flashmemory) and may enable a sleep/hibernation mode. In embodiments,components are provided for a small-footprint firearms tracking system2882 may include Simblee (Bluetooth Low Energy, Microcontroller Unit),Micron N25Q256A13EF840E (256 Mbit Flash Memory), MPU9250 (9 axisaccelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer IMU), ORG1411-PM04 (OriginGPS Nano Hornet, 2.7 V), FSR-400 (Force Sensor), 800 mAh LiPo Battery,Battery Charger (MCP73831), 2.7 V Regulator (MIC5365), 3 V Laser, and/orUB-MC5BR3 (Waterproof USB connector).

In embodiments, the system may function in active modes, sleep modesand/or hibernation modes. In the active mode, the device may be in fullpower mode, such as using power for collecting readings from the IMU andGPS and transmitting them via a local protocol like BLE to an edgedevice. The laser module 2814 may also be activated. In embodiments,data can be sent in this format at relatively high data rates, such asat 30 messages/second, 50 messages/second, 100 messages/second, or thelike. A sample string may includeAB-FC-22-CC-B3-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-5E-89-5A-C0-71-3E-E6-C0-FA-18-9C-C0-00-20-75-3F-00-80-52-3E-00-00-19-3E-00-00-B4-40-67-66-00-C1-34-33-6B-C0-01-B A. The guide may be as follows: AB (header),FC-22-CC-B3-00 (millisecond timestamp), 00-00-00-00 (latitude),00-00-00-00 (longitude), 00-00 (altitude in meters), 00 (horizontalaccuracy in meters), 5E-89-5A-C0 (gyro x), 71-3E-E6-C0 (gyro y),FA-18-9C-C0 (gyro z), 00-20-75-3F (accel x), 00-80-52-3E (accel y),00-00-19-3E (accel z), 00-00-B4-40 (mag x), 67-66-00-C1 (mag y),34-33-6B-C0 (mag z), 01 (unit status), BA (footer). A millisecondtimestamp may be used, such as in a modified Unix timestamp, e.g., formilliseconds after 01-01-16. If BLE is unavailable or a message is notsent, this may be stored in the flash memory 2150, 2822 to be sent whenthe device enters sleep mode. The Active mode may be triggered whenforce is applied to the force sensor 2120, 2822. Depending on theconfiguration, the system 2800 may remain in the active mode for aspecified time, such as two minutes after the force is no longerapplied, for five minutes, for ten minutes, or the like. This timer maybe reset when force is reapplied. In embodiments, the laser module 2814may be turned on at limited times, such as when the force applied to theforce sensor (optionally based on the mode or regardless of the mode).This mode may consume, for example, around 70 mAh of energy. The unitmay also power down into a “sleep” mode, such as when there is no longerforce applied to the unit and the timer has gone down (indicatingexpiration of active mode). In such a sleep mode, one message may besent at a defined period, such as once per second, such as containingthe timestamp, location data, and current orientation data 2880. The GPSmodule 2160, 2804 may enter an ATP (adaptive trickle power) state whereit cycles between full power and ATP to minimize power consumption whilemaintaining a fix on its location. In embodiments, a location fix may bemaintained consistently, regardless of power mode. In embodiments, theIMU may be polled at a low rate, such as to monitor movement. If nomovement is sensed for a given time, such as five minutes, then the unitmay go into another even lower power mode, referred to herein as ahibernation mode. In such as hibernation mode, the unit may continue tosend messages (e.g., one per second), such as containing the timestamp,location data, and current orientation data. The GPS module 2160, 2804may enter hibernation where it consumes, for example, under 1 mA ofpower. The IMU 2802 may still be polled at a low rate. If movementexceeds a certain threshold, the unit may go into sleep mode and the GPSmodule 2160, 2804 may wake up to maintain a location fix. This mode mayconsume, for example, under 7 mAh.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may communicatewith external systems, such as by delivering reports, events, locationinformation, and the like. In one such embodiment, a signal may beprovided to a camera system 2880, such as a body camera worn by anindividual, to initiate recording by the camera, such as recording videoof a scene involving the individual. For example, the camera system 2888may initiate recording upon receiving a signal indicating that a weaponhas been raised into an aiming position so that the situation in whichthat activity occurred is recorded. By triggering the camera system 2888to activate one or more body cameras upon such events, use of the bodycameras may be limited to key situations, potentially reducing thestorage and data transmissions requirements for capturing, storing andtransmitting video data over networks, which can be very expensive iflarge amounts of video are captured for normal daily activities forwhich there is little use for recorded video. In these examples, theinformation obtained from the camera can be with permission and only incertain geographic zones to support privacy requirements for varioussituations. In these examples, the information obtained from the cameracan support facial recognition functionality. In further examples, theinformation obtained from the camera be of reduced quality to supportfaster capture but otherwise not support facial recognitionfunctionality or other post-processing requiring substantially highresolution. Thus, the firearm usage monitoring system 800 may enable amuch more efficient overall monitoring system, including one thatrecords video involving the user of the firearm 2020.

In embodiments, data, such as various firearm usage events (such asgripping the firearm, raising the firearm, discharging the firearm,moving around with the firearm, entering defined locations with thefirearm, and the like) may be stored, analyzed, and provided, either inraw form or in various packaged feeds, such as analytic feeds, toexternal systems. With reference to FIG. 28, one class of system thatmay consume such data and/or analytics is an insurance system 1050,where such data may be used for various purposes, such as forunderwriting and pricing insurance contracts (such as for liabilityinsurance, accident and hazard insurance, health insurance, lifeinsurance, and others) involving one or more individuals or groups forwhom firearm-related activity is monitored by the methods and systemsdisclosed herein. This data may be used for actuarial purposes (such asto predict the likelihood of adverse events involving firearms, such asaccidents or other problems), as well as to compare the relative safetyof a given group as compared to one or more cohorts. For example, asecurity firm that wishes to obtain liability insurance can be comparedto other security firms in the same industry or area, and the extent towhich weapons are gripped, raised, or discharged can be considered indetermining whether to issue insurance and at what price insuranceshould be issued. This may include data related to on-the-job events aswell as data related to training (such as where consistent usage intraining situations may serve as a favorable indicator forunderwriting).

Methods and systems are provided herein for identifying discharges andcounting shots, discharges, etc. Conventional technologies for doing sotypically require a spring in the magazine and a system for detectingwhere the spring is positioned. For example, as another bullet went intothe chamber of the weapon, the spring position helped measure rounds ina magazine. By contrast, the present disclosure provides an externalsolid-state device that can be attached to the firearm 2020 to registerwhen one or more shots are fired. The discharge has a unique,detectable, physical profile (i.e., a discharge has recoil that has aparticular motion profile, sound profile, and the like). A recoilmeasuring system 3052 may use an IMU, including or combined withmotion-detecting/sensing elements, including one or more accelerometers,gyros, magnetometers, and the like. In embodiments, a map is developedbased on analysis of discharge events to the map the entire motionsequence caused by a typical discharge. That motion profile, which maybe unique to each weapon platform and user, can be stored and used as abasis for comparing future sensed data to determine whether a dischargeevent has occurred. Similar profiling can be used for each weapon typeto determine whether the firearm has been raised to an aiming positionor out of the holster position.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may allow a userto validate a threat, for example in a combat situation. A firearm usagemonitoring system 2800 may establish a pressure signature 3054 tovalidate the threat. The threat may be validated by the firearm usagemonitoring system 2800 by comparing the pressure signature against arange of pressure signatures, for example from no pressure to extremepressure.

In embodiments, the pressure signature 3054 may be established bycollecting information, from sensors, on or around the firearms and thelike. In embodiments, sensors may be wearable sensors 3058, such as froman armband, a watch, a wrist band, glasses, a helmet or other headgear,an earpiece, or the like, or may be combined with other sensors,including multi-modal sensors 3060. Sensors may also include otherwearable sensors, firearm motion sensors, firearm orientation sensors,firearm discharge sensors and combinations of sensors. Combinations ofsensors may include combinations of wearable and firearm sensors,combinations of firearms and fixed sensors, for example, Internet ofThings (IoT) sensors, and the like. A sensor-equipped firearm mayinclude a pressure sensor, for example, to determine a grip profileusing information such as threat ID, shot accuracy, engagement, alertinformation and tactical information. Information collected from asensor-equipped firearm may include discharge information, motioninformation, rate of motion information, orientation information and thelike. The rate of motion information may include movement informationrelated to speed, threat identification and shot accuracy. Movementinformation may also be related to an event identifier for events, suchas events associated with weapons and people. Events associated withfirearms may include events indicating the firearm has fallen, isoutside of a pre-designated distance from its owner, in an unauthorizedarea and the like. Events associated with people may include eventsindicating a person is in an unauthorized area, the maneuvering speed ofthe person and the like. Determining the pressure signature 1054 mayalso include determining a firearm-specific candidate action of a firstfirearm user, from at least a portion of the collected information. Thecandidate action may be compared with other firearm users, for example,other firearm users proximal to the first firearm user or other firearmusers associated with the first firearm user.

The collected information, candidate action or actions, and actioncomparison result may then be stored in a data structure that representsthe pressure signature 3054. The collected information, candidate actionor actions, and action comparison result may also be filtered orweighted based on specified criteria, prior to being stored in the datastructure that represents the pressure signature 3054.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can providealternatives for monitoring discharges, such as cameras, or augmentsthose other monitoring systems. The methods and systems disclosed hereinmay include image recognition, which can identify the flash of a muzzleor for the slide rocking back. The system may also have acousticabilities and may provide sound recognition.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can include aninfrared gate in front of the ejection port. This gate 3062 can track adisconnect when the weapon is fired, such as when the shell is engagedand breaks the gate 3062. In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoringsystem 2800 may include a hall effect sensor 3064 to measure the motionof an internal part. In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system2800 can capture the discharge profile of a given weapon by using anIMU. The discharge profile may have unique inertial characteristics whena weapon is discharged, such as based on the geometry, distribution ofweight, specified ammunition, and the like, so that a discharge can beprofiled and identified based on a series of movements that are measuredby the IMU. In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 maytrack with a global positioning system (GPS). In embodiments, thefirearm usage monitoring system 2800 includes network reportingfacility, such as through a Bluetooth discharge report to a centralizedserver. In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 canalso measure when a hand is on the grip of the weapon indicating athreatening situation. This sensor, button, or switch can providevaluable data, such as by alerting others to a potentially dangeroussituation.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can include anactivity monitor which will indicate events such as when the gun iselevated and being pointed.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can include aslim profile, waterproof enclosure to house the electronics and housing.In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 includes agrip-integrated reporting device including GPS technology. Inembodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can be customizedwith various grip configurations and textures, such as to fit any kindof weapon with a familiar, comfortable type of grip that is typical forthat weapon.

In embodiments, the system 2800 can be integrated with other systems andaccessories. For example, a visible light (such as green or red) orinfrared laser pointing module 2814 can be integrated with the grip,such as to help with target acquisition, a flashlight to improvevisibility, or a range finder also for target acquisition.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 contains awireless charging system for the firearm discharge device to facilitategreater ease of use.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can allow formanual or automatic calibration of the laser designator. In embodiments,the firearm usage monitoring system 800 can detect alternative trackingsystems when in a denied GPS location; for example, the system cantriangulate with cellular to provide an initial location to increase thespeed recognition of location or the system can triangulate with Wi-Fior other beacon technologies. In embodiments, the firearm usagemonitoring system 2800 can augment GPS with IMU to maintain relativeposition over time. The system can then provide better accuracy onphysical location within a building that cannot support GPS tracking. Inembodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 integrates withGPS-denied navigation systems.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can augment thephysical location detection with depth sensors and camera systems togather data.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can providedata storage. The system gathers data when the device is gripped throughminutes after the device is disengaged. If the device cannot transmit tothe edge device on the network (e.g., not available, out of range), itmay store (e.g., for up to 30 days) in onboard memory (e.g., throughhigh data rate memory). Once available, the system may restart thetransmission process, so that the data is sent over.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 has anecosystem for data. In embodiments, data may be aggregated, such as tocreate an aggregate database for firearms data, with various metricsthat can be applied to that kind of data, such as indicating groups orlocations that use weapons with varying frequency, that undertake moreor less training, and many others.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can providepower management capabilities. If the device is in motion but not inuse, the low power mode (e.g., with occasional pinging) may beimplemented to maintain general awareness of the location of the user.The device transmits a location every one second. If not used for aperiod of time, (e.g., for ½ hour) the device may send one message at adefined interval, such as every second, every minute, every one-halfhour, every hour, or at other intervals.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can provideinventory control. With monitoring, an alert can be sent and the weaponcan be tracked. Thus, for a manager, the system may provide locations ofall weapons of a given force at any given time.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can providefirearm maintenance. With monitoring, the system may provide data on thenumber of rounds discharged and which gun components need maintenance orreplacement.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can providereal-time tracking of users when in motion. This can identify where thedevice and users are at any time and when the weapon is in motion.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can integratewith the body camera systems 2888 and automatically activates when thedevice is gripped or in motion. The body camera data can then bestreamed in real-time when in use. In embodiments, the firearm usagemonitoring system 2800 can be activated when motion is detected from thebody camera system 2888.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can integratewith wearable devices 1058, such as activity monitors. It can integratewith mobile devices and the Emergency Response Data communicationsarchitecture.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can includegeofence-based alerts. The geofence capability can be implemented arounda warehouse where weapons are stored to track weapons for inventorycontrol or threatening situations.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can includepersonnel information including home addresses for location-basedreaction when granted permission where applicable.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 includes adashboard user interface 3068. Views available on the interface 3068 caninclude maps and can be populated with icons showing exact locations ofweapons. Each of the icons can include all personnel information for theweapon, status, and includes a button to zoom in on that location (anddrill down on the data). In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoringsystem 2800 provides aggregating units in the dashboard user interface3068. When the views on the inter-face 3068 become too dense withoverlapping icons, the map may adjust to include a new icon symbolizingmultiple units within the specific area.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 providessoftware-aided dispatch integration. The software used for monitoringfirearms can replace or augment the current computer-aided dispatchsystem to gain efficiency in call response and have one program to bemore effective.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can integratewith Police Evidence Collection Systems, such as providing a centralizedsoftware suite that gathers the evidence information and can also allowcertain users to view and upload the information, creating efficienciesacross departments.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can allowindividuals to review and replay firearm data as part of evidencecollection, training, and/or auditing purposes.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can integratewith shooting ranges and retail point of sale (POS) inventory andmaintenance systems 3070.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can integratewith the flight deck of an airplane and otherwise not be included in afirearm or system. The system 2800 may provide an IMU in the plane'ssteering wheel for further tracking purposes.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can integratewith the controls of cargo ships, and the like. The system may providean IMU in the ship's steering wheel for further tracking purposes. Inembodiments, the system 2800 may be deployed to provide tracking withinshipping containers.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can integratewith various vehicles and inventory to provide fleet and/or inventorymanagement.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can adapt to alarge variety of firearms with various grip options.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 provides overthe air (OTA) updates for software upgrades.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can integratewith original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components such as IMU, GPS,and Bluetooth.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 provide,integrate with, or connect to the machine control system 3000 andmachine-learning systems 3072 including custom algorithms fordetermining recoil of the firearm and other behaviors or characteristicsof the system. For example, in embodiments, the firearm usage monitoringsystem 2800 can include one or more machine learning systems 3072 withone or more identification methodologies to determine the complex motionassociated with the discharge of a particular type of weapon.Embodiments may include feeding IMU data collected upon gripping,movement, and discharge of weapons into the machine learning system3072, so that the system can learn the parameters of each with respectto enough training events that it can rapidly and accurately identifynew events based on new IMU data, such as collected in real time. Inembodiments, the system 3072 can be trained to learn to identify athreatening situation when the grip is engaged and the firearm ispointed, when the motion has increased indicating a pursuit, and when itis not in motion (e.g., placed in sleep mode). More complex patterns canbe learned, such as determining what patterns tend to lead to accidents,dangerous incidents, higher quality training, and the like.

In an example of learning and utilization of a complex pattern, afirearm usage monitoring system 2800 may use the machine learning system3072 to determine firearm movements that may indicate a discharge fromthe firearm is imminent. In this example, the machine learning system3072 may, for example, detect motion and orientation data from sensors,such as from sensors on the firearm 2020, sensors in the mesh network864 (including other firearms) or wearable sensors (e.g., multi-modalsensors) of the human user of the firearm, which in turn may be used bythe machine learning system 3072 to facilitate a threat response. Inembodiments, a threat response may include an automatic threat response,such as by one or more machines that are teamed with the human user ofthe firearm 2020.

In embodiments, the machine learning system 3072 may determinecombinations of data, such as motion, orientation and multi-modal sensordata that are indicative of imminent discharge of the firearm.

The machine learning system 3072 may also receive other inputs orgenerate information to combine with the sensor data, such as anindication of a firearm state. Firearm states may include combat states,training states, wartime states, peacetime states, civilian states,military states, first responder states, incident response states,emergency states, on-call states, and the like. Firearm states may bestates from one or more than one firearm, for example, a set of firearmsassociated with a group of soldiers in the same section of a battlefieldor a set of police officers in a region.

Combinations of data may allow the machine learning system to recognize,determine, classify, or predict information, such as about environments,objects, image content, whether a person is friendly or adversary,structures, landscapes, human and human gestures, facial indicators,voices, and locations, among others. Example combinations may includecombinations of data from topography and physiological monitors, ISR,and structure recognition combinations, as well as combinations of humanand machine physical states. Combinations of data may also be tacticalcombinations. Tactical combinations may combine data from devices on abattlefield, information about other sectors of fire, and the like andmay include firearms and other weapons, vehicles, body armor and otherwearable elements, and the like (collectively referred to herein as“battlefield of things”) devices including, for example, remotelyoperated units such as Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations (CROWS)or other remote controlled firearms that may be configured with heaviercalibers and higher lethality.

Objects that may be recognized by machine learning may include weapons,man-made objects, natural objects, and the like. Structures may includedoors, stairs, walls, drop-offs, and the like. Human gestures may bedetected, interpreted and understood by the machine learning system,while facial indicators could be indicators of mood, intent, and thelike. The machine learning system 3072 may use thresholds to assist withdetermination and recognition process. For example, combinations of dataexceeding specified levels may provide a high degree of confidence thatthe recognition process is accurate.

In embodiments, the machine learning system 3072 teamed with the humanuser of the firearm 2020 may be operated autonomously, for example, inresponse to a determined intent of the human user of the firearm 2020teamed with the machine learning system 3072. The firearm usagemonitoring system 2800 may detect gestures of the human firearm user,such as by capturing and analyzing data from sensors that detectconditions of the human, as well as firearm sensors. Sensors that detectconditions of the human may include multi-modal sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors. Gestures may include pointing gestures, threatidentification gestures, target acquisition gestures, signaling gesturesand the like.

In embodiments, conditions recognized by the machine learning systems3072 or sensed in order to facilitate the training of the machinelearning system 3072 may include conditions indicative of human states,such as stress and other physiological states. Conditions indicative ofhuman states 3074 and captured by sensors for analysis by the firearmusage monitoring system may include heart rate conditions, for example,physical state relationships, blood pressure conditions, bodytemperature, galvanic skin response, heat flux, moisture, chemistry (forexample glucose levels), muscle states and neurological states. Variousbiological conditions or biosensors may be indicative of threats, suchas heart rate conditions, body temperature, moisture (such as indicatingexcessive perspiration), blood pressure, galvanic skin response, andothers. Firearm sensors may be multi-modal firearm sensors and mayinclude sensors that detect motion, orientation and discharge state ofthe firearm 2020.

Analyzing the data by the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 mayproduce a set of candidate intents 3080 of the human firearm user or ofanother individual in proximity to the firearm user (such as wherecamera information, voice information, and the like is available). Thecandidate intents 3080 may, in embodiments, be combined with physicaland operation machine state information to select one or more actionplans 3082. The machine teamed with the human user of the firearm 2020may then execute and adjust the selected action plan 3082 based onupdated intents, machine states, and environmental factors. Machinestate factors may include physical factors, operational factors,orientation factors, tactile/force factors, and the like.

Environmental factors 3084 may include weather factors, location datafactors, altitude factors, topography factors, video factors and thelike. Weather factors may include temperature, humidity, wind speed,wind direction and precipitation factors, among others. Location datafactors may include streaming data, as well as data acquired from globalpositioning systems (GPS) and beacons, access points or the like, aswell as through cellular triangulation. Topography factors may includedata and observations, while video factors may include both live andarchived video feeds. The action plan 3082 may also be formed from a setof predetermined action steps, for example, action steps that eachsatisfy human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at least oneof the candidate intents 3080. Actions steps may also be arranged intoaction plans by sets of rules.

With reference to FIG. 31, the machine learning system 3072 may includethe machine control system 3000 that may team with a human user of afirearm. In embodiments, the machine control system 3000 may receivemulti-modal sensory input 3002 from multi-modal sensors. The multi-modalsensory input 3002 may send sensed data to a sensory analysis module1004. The sensory analysis module 3004 may forward an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process module3006 and a real-time control process module 3008 for further processing.

The control scheduling process module 3006 may provide schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module 3008 thatmay issue machine control scenarios to machine controller modules 3010.The machine control modules 3010 may affect the machine controlscenarios, for example, by mechanization of the machine through a finalcontrol element module 3012. Machine control scenarios may includerecognition of celebratory situations such as dancing scenarios and fistbump scenarios separate from other human machine learning scenarios inmuch more threatening and complex environments. In many examples, themachine learning system 3072 may identify celebratory fire overthreatening fire. In embodiments, one or moreanalysis-schedule-real-time modules 3088 (FIG. 33) may store informationin a storage module 3014 for use as feedback/input to the machinelearning system, such as feedback provided through feedback modules3016, that then may adjust parameters for teaming. It will beappreciated in light of the disclosure that it may not be practical tohard code every combination of movement and therefore the machinelearning system 3072 may be configured to identify one or more series ofmovements after being shown by one or more human users of other machinelearning systems. By way of these examples, the machine learning system3072 may learn the movements of the its users by translating anddetecting their motion and comparing the identified motions in contextwith the environment in comparison with trained examples, confidence inthose examples, corrections to past activity, and the like to assist,anticipate, protect, support, and facilitate the needs of the users inthe theater more quickly and more safely.

In many examples, social interactions between human users and machinesdeployed with them must be learned by both parties. It will beappreciated that early stage robots (i.e., those incapable of expressing“feelings”) could improve the psyche of their human counterpart evenwith little mutual social interaction. With that said, many situationsarise where mutually beneficial social interactions between the usersand the machine learning system 3072 may improve the ability of themachine learning system 3072 to assist, anticipate, protect, support,and facilitate the needs of the users in the theater more quickly andmore safely. Many situations are additionally good candidates to trainthe machine learning system 3072 to understand friendly environmentsover threatening situations. In these environments and situations, themachine learning system 3072 may need to learn how to interact more withhuman users in order to better produce a more intuitive experience. Inmuch the same way as our homes may be associated with a certain smell orfeeling, the machine learning system 3072 may need to understand andrelate sensory inputs with other inputs and schedule specific actionsand processes. If a human user and robotic machine counterpart enter themess hall which is not a combat zone, the machine learning system 3072would need to understand that a different set of actions or schedulingprocesses occurs in this environment when instructing its roboticmachine counterparts (or other assets) in the area.

In embodiments, the machine learning system 3072 may manage acoordinated team of human users of firearms and at least one machine. Inthis embodiment, the machine learning system 3072 may receive as inputsat least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of the team coordinated with the human. Themachine learning system 3072 may then automatically, using machinelearning, determine the occurrence of an event, such as a pre-dischargeevent, a discharge event, a post-discharge event (including apost-discharge adverse event) or other events. The post-dischargeadverse events may include injury to the human or occurrence of damageto the machine, such as subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may be orinclude an all-in-one communication device 3090. The system mayintegrate with a variety of other communication devices, such as camerasystems 2888 including body cameras, helmet cameras, heart ratemonitors, physiological monitors, and messaging.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may integratewith physiological monitors. A heart rate band or monitor can be anindicator of a distressed situation creating a notification.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can integratewith mobile phone technology. The system can send critical messages in atimely manner, such as through an app that may be directly connected todispatchers, such as allowing the caller to request assistance.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may provide adashboard for the dispatcher. The dashboard may include communicationand mapping features, such as to track the location of all weapons inreal-time, to highlight relevant events (such as weapons being gripped,weapons being raised, or weapons that have been discharged). Thedashboard may provide access information from other systems, such asmaking available camera views, such as ones that are triggered byactivation of body cameras or on-site cameras from the firearmmonitoring system or from the dashboard. In embodiments, the firearmusage monitoring system 2800 provides a dashboard for the supervisor. Inembodiments, the dashboard includes the communication system and mappingtechnology to track the location of all weapons in real-time. Inembodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 separates usersinto groups/echelons with designated permissions. In embodiments, thefirearm usage monitoring system 2800 provides a dashboard for one ormore of ground units, officers, military personnel, aninvestigator/compliance officer, and the like. The dashboard may includethe communication system and mapping technology to track the location ofall weapons in real-time.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 measures theparameters of the recoil and parameters of pre-shot movement. Thisallows an analysis of changes over time to determine the status of theweapon. The system can also capture movements and determine whether theuser is handling the weapon properly.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 may alert theuser should the weapon be pointed at another person with a trackingsystem. The firearm usage monitoring system 800 may also alert the usershould the weapon be pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, raised quickly in a geo-defined zone, or thelike. This may help avoid friendly fire (fratricide) situations.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 integrates witha virtual, augmented, or heads-up display (HUD) reality system 3092including virtual, augmented reality, or HUD glasses. This integrationcan provide the user with vital information, including how many roundsof ammunition are left, such as based on tracking discharges over timeand comparing to known characteristics of a weapon, such as the size ofa magazine.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 includespredictive maintenance, such as determined by the number of shots taken.The system can alert when components need to be maintained or replaced.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 allows thenumber of shots fired to influence the resale value of the firearm.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 includespredictive maintenance based on recoil parameters (e.g., showing adegradation of performance as recoil patterns shift over time).

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 includes apredictive resupply module 3094 based on the number of shots taken. Inembodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 indicates whenammunition needs to be re-supplied.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 accounts for aninventory of rounds used with the predictive resupply module 3094 thattracks the amount of ammunition used and alerts when the inventory andshots fired do not match indicating a loss of ammunition.

Methods and systems are provided for the installation of grips. Thefireguards can be removed to install the tracking system on to therails. Firearm grips have many ornamental features separate and distinctfrom their many functional features.

In embodiments, the firearm usage tracking system integrates an IMU intoa smart weapon (e.g., one with user authentication, such as based on apassword or other code, or a biometric authentication system).

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can include agrip-located IMU for a connected firearms platform.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can integratewith artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning. For example, AIcan provide predictive ammunition re-supply, such as measuring firerates and accounting for the delivery time of new ammunition.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can integratewith virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) using, for example,a Microsoft® HoloLens® for training purposes. A virtual command centerfor a battlefield training session can be created.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can provide VRand AR grip installation. VR video can be used to identify the platformand provide instruction on the removal and installation of grips and orother firearm parts.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can supply datato an AR/VR system 1098 that included VR and AR headsets. This may allowusers to monitor inventory, rounds left in the magazine, and otherrelevant data including a map of the environment and surrounding unitsand objective markers.

In embodiments, the firearm usage monitoring system 2800 can havecustomizable grips provided through 3D printing or other manufacturingprocesses. Each individual can customize a style, color, texture,portions of shapes, concavity and convexity to better fit in the hand,changing knurled surfaces, combinations of textures and colors andpurposely different designs and configurations, etc. on one side thegrip relative to the other or make them mirror images of each other.

In embodiments, the methods and systems disclosed herein providebenefits to a wide number of users, including without limitation privateand commercial gun users. One such set of users comprises of managers offirst responder and law enforcement personnel, such as police chiefs andelected officials that manage officers and dispatchers.

A firearm which implements or otherwise integrates one or more of themethods and systems disclosed herein (e.g., one or more of the firearmusage monitoring system 2800, the firearm tracking system 2882, themachine learning system 3072, or another system) includes one or morestructures for performing or facilitating operations typical of afirearm, for example, for storing ammunition, firing one or moreprojectiles from the ammunition, controlling the storage and firing ofammunition, and more. In embodiments, a firearm which implements orotherwise integrates one or more of the methods and systems disclosedherein can include an action structure, a stock structure, and a barrelstructure. In embodiments, a firearm which implements or otherwiseintegrates one or more of the methods and systems disclosed herein caninclude one or more rails. A rail may, for example, be located on one ormore of, or proximate to one or more of, the action structure, the stockstructure, or the barrel structure.

FIGS. 20, 21 and 22 show a first example of a firearm 2020 whichimplements or otherwise integrates one or more of the methods andsystems disclosed herein (e.g., one or more of the firearm usagemonitoring system 2800, the firearm tracking system 2882, the machinelearning system 3072, or another system). However, the methods andsystems disclosed herein may be implemented or otherwise integratedwithin other types of firearms or other firearm form factors.

In embodiments, a firearm which implements or otherwise integrates oneor more of the systems disclosed herein (e.g., the firearm 2020, thefirearm 3100, or another firearm) can include structures other than anaction structure, a stock structure, a barrel structure, and/or one ormore rails. For example, in embodiments, such a firearm can include acylinder structure including multiple chambers for storing a projectileto be fired. For example, the firearm may be a revolver or anotherfirearm with a structure for rotating multiple chambers into alignmentwith the bore of the barrel structure. In another example, inembodiments, such a firearm may omit the stock structure. For example,the firearm may be a pistol or other handgun in which components such asthe grip and/or trigger are coupled to the rest of the firearm by astructure other than a stock structure. In another example, inembodiments, such a firearm may include a stock structure that omits thebutt. For example, the firearm may be a pistol or other handgun whichincludes a stock structure that structurally supports the actionstructure and/or the barrel structure, but in which contact with theuser is intended to be limited to the grip. It is to be understood thatother firearm embodiments as are currently known or which are laterdeveloped may be used to implement or otherwise integrate one or more ofthe methods and systems disclosed herein.

In embodiments, the firearm 104 is a smart weapon configured to preventdischarge if predetermined criteria are not met. For example, thefirearm 104 may be associated with a personal device, such as a mobiledevice, such that the firearm 104 will not discharge unless the mobiledevice is within a predetermined distance of the firearm. Beneficially,such coupling is also beneficial because the mobile device may be sentan alert if the firearm 104 is moved or otherwise altered while themobile device is more than a predetermined distance away. Beneficially,the firearm usage monitoring system or a connected system may be used tosend a temporary deactivation message to the firearm 104 (e.g., lawenforcement deactivating the firearm of an active shooter) to preventcriminal usage of the firearm. Further, the firearm 104 may be geofencedout of areas where legal firearm 104 usage is unlikely or poses a dangerto the user or others (e.g., public areas, crowded events, etc.).

The firearm may further include indicators on the weapon, such as aplurality of LEDs on the grip, that provide information to a user of thefirearm 104, such as an operating condition, malfunction condition,maintenance condition, etc.

Components used by one or more of the methods and systems disclosedherein may be located or otherwise positioned with respect to certainstructures and/or certain components of structures of a firearm (e.g.,the firearm 2020, the firearm 3100, or another firearm). For example, anIMU used by one or more of the methods and systems disclosed herein maybe coupled at one or more locations or positions of a firearm. Inembodiments, the IMU may be coupled to or included in the charginghandle. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to the forward assistcomponent. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to the gas operatingsystem. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to or included in thehammer. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to or included in aportion of the action structure other than as described above. Inembodiments, the IMU may be coupled to or included in the butt. Inembodiments, the IMU may be coupled to or included in the grip of thebutt. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to or included in the combof the butt. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to or included inthe hook coupled to the butt. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled toor included in the fore-end. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled toor included in a handguard of the fore-end. In embodiments, the IMU maybe coupled to or included in the trigger unit. In embodiments, the IMUmay be coupled to or included in the magazine well. In embodiments, theIMU may be coupled to or included in the magazine received in themagazine well. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to or included ina portion of the stock structure other than as described above. Inembodiments, the IMU may be coupled to the external surface of thechamber. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to the chamber at alocation or position other than the external surface. In embodiments,the IMU may be coupled to an exterior surface of the bore. Inembodiments, the IMU may be coupled to the bore at a location orposition other than the external surface. In embodiments, the IMU may becoupled to an external surface of the muzzle. In embodiments, the IMUmay be coupled to or included in an accessory device coupled to themuzzle, for example, in which the muzzle includes a coupling element(e.g., a threaded or other engagement) for coupling the accessory deviceto the muzzle. In embodiments, the accessory device may be coupled to aportion of an external surface of the barrel structure other than anexternal surface of the muzzle. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupledto or included in the muzzle at a location or position other than theexternal surface or the coupling element to which an accessory devicemay be coupled. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to or included ina portion of the barrel structure other than as described above. Inembodiments, the IMU may be coupled to or included in a scope coupled toa rail of the firearm. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to orincluded in a sight coupled to the rail. In embodiments, the IMU may becoupled to or included in a tactical light coupled to the rail. Inembodiments, the IMU may be coupled to or included in a vertical forwardgrip coupled to the rail. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to orincluded in a portion of a rail or an accessory coupled to a rail otherthan as described above. It is to be understood that examplesparticularly referring to the IMU do not limit the possible embodimentsof other components used by one or more of the methods and systemsdisclosed herein being coupled at one or more locations or positions ofa firearm.

In embodiments, components used by one or more of the methods andsystems disclosed herein which may be located within or otherwisepositioned with respect to the structures described above may, forexample, include an IMU. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to orincluded in outerwear. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to orincluded in a helmet. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to orincluded in an earpiece. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to orincluded in glasses. In embodiments, the IMU may be coupled to orincluded in one or more wristbands. In embodiments, the IMU may becoupled to or included in other wearable items. While examples ofparticular structures of a firearm and particular components ofstructures of a firearm are disclosed herein, such disclosure is notlimiting as to the possible structures of components of structures of afirearm or as to the possible locations or positionings of componentsused by the methods and systems disclosed herein with respect to thosestructures or those components of structures. Accordingly, it is to beunderstood that components used by one or more of the methods andsystems disclosed herein may be located or positioned in other locationsor positions in or about a firearm, regardless of the particularstructures disclosed herein by example.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configuredto store data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored bycameras. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a physical interface for data bus. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having an application programming interface. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having the ability to be rechargeable. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a discharge reporting system disposed ona firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having a sensorthat measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configuredto store data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a sensor that measures when a user'shand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a sensor that measures when a user'shand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having a sensorthat measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having an activity monitor to determine whenthe firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having a wireless chargingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having an inertial measurementunit the output of which is used to augment a location system for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having at least one of a depth sensor and acamera for augmenting location information for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having an interface for communication with awearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape canbe depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fireis directed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having a systemfor initiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having an interface for communication with awith a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one ofan inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configuredto store data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having an interface for integration with a gun platform. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having at leastone software subsystem that is configured to be updated over a networkfrom a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configuredto store data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having an interface configured to receive analert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm is beingpointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having an interface configuredto receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having auser authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having a system for generating a three-dimensional representation ofa user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having a systemfor automatic activation of a device that is external to the firearmupon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configuredto store data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configuredto store data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a firearm with the ability to detectjamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearm in amesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the meshnetwork based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided configured to store dataabout location, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm whilein use and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme).In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configuredto store data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisescollecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisescollecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determining for aportion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configuredto store data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a machine control system for teamingwith a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configuredto store data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided configured to store data about location, movement, orientation,and direction of a firearm while in use and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedconfigured to store data about location, movement, orientation, anddirection of a firearm while in use and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided configured to store data about location, movement,orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided configured to store data about location,movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in use andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided configured to store data aboutlocation, movement, orientation, and direction of a firearm while in useand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided configured tostore data about location, movement, orientation, and direction of afirearm while in use and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having aphysical interface for data bus. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having anapplication programming interface. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having theability to be rechargeable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internalpart of the firearm to determine a usage event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profileof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to thegrip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least oneother mode of discharge monitoring and A firearm usage tracking systemhaving an event detection system for detecting events related to firearmusage. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having a sensor that measures when a user'shand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having a sensor that measureswhen a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein thedetected event is un-holstering the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having an activity monitor to determine when the firearmis in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system isan “install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism(does not prevent discharges). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having a monitor for determining whenthe firearm is elevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronicsto exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includesa removable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having a small-footprint firearmtracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having a wireless charging system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having an inertial measurement unit the output of whichis used to augment a location system for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least oneother mode of discharge monitoring and having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having sub-systems for tracking motionand location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having an interface for communication with acamera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least oneother mode of discharge monitoring and having a firearm unit and havinga machine vision system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having an interface for communicationwith a wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having an interface for integration with at least one ofa mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations andtimes of events tracked with respect to individual firearm units,including at least one of discharge events, grip events, un-holsteringevents, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having an interface for integrating with at least one ofa point-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least oneof an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least oneother mode of discharge monitoring and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatuses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoilof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having at least one algorithm for determining the motionof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having a systemfor identifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having an interface configured to receive an alert if another personis in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least oneother mode of discharge monitoring and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having a systemfor tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least oneother mode of discharge monitoring and having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a system for visualizing an identified threatusing an identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed gripthat is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least oneother mode of discharge monitoring and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least oneother mode of discharge monitoring and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprisefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least oneother mode of discharge monitoring and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisesassociated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system and at least one other mode ofdischarge monitoring and having a machine control system for teamingwith a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system and at least one other mode of discharge monitoringand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system and at leastone other mode of discharge monitoring and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having ablue force tracking system for providing information related to friendlyand hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system and at least one othermode of discharge monitoring and having a camera system having a systemfor detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system and at least one other mode of dischargemonitoring and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemand at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem and at least one other mode of discharge monitoring and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored by cameras. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using imagerecognition technology. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and havinga physical interface for a data connection and a power connection. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a physical interface for data bus. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having an application programming interface. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having the ability to be rechargeable. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and havingthe ability to be rechargeable wirelessly. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and havingan infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profileof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to thegrip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having an activity monitor to determine whenthe firearm is in use by a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a small-footprint firearmtracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a wireless charging system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored by cameras and having an inertial measurement unit the outputof which is used to augment a location system for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having usage tracking elements integrated into the gripof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a facility for integratingwith a GPS-denied location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having an interface for communication with a camera thatis configured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and havingan interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having an interface for integration with at least one ofa mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and havingan interface for integration with an emergency response system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations andtimes of events tracked with respect to individual firearm units,including at least one of discharge events, grip events, un-holsteringevents, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having an interface for communication with awith a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having an interface for integrating with atleast one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored by cameras and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having an interface for integration with a gun platform. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having an interface for integration with an insurancesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having at least one software subsystem thatis configured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoilof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoilsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofrecoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learning system isintegrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and havingat least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motionsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofmotion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning system isintegrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission ofalert codes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored by cameras and having an interface for coordination with atleast one other communication device selected from the group consistingof a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and havingan interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a capability for tracking how a firearm is heldwhen being used. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having a system for providing usage alertsto a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition basedon rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored by cameras and having a grip-located inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatuses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored by cameras and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having an interface for integration with anaugmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having an augmentedreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatuses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored by cameras and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and wherein the usage tracking systemis disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a firearm configured to communicate over a rangeof radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprisefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion,orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored by cameras and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored by cameras and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored by cameras and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredby cameras and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored by cameras and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored by camerasand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using image recognition technology. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using imagerecognition technology and that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using imagerecognition technology and having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having a physical interface for data bus. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having an application programminginterface. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having the abilityto be rechargeable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having a pressuresensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location wherein dischargereport includes discharge information. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having an activity monitor to determine when the firearmis in use by a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having a small-footprint firearmtracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having awireless charging system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving an inertial measurement unit the output of which is used toaugment a location system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using imagerecognition technology and having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using image recognition technology and having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using imagerecognition technology and having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using imagerecognition technology and having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using image recognition technology and having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingbelt that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using imagerecognition technology and having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external device.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using image recognition technology and having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using image recognition technology and having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having an interfacefor integration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using imagerecognition technology and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelonviews. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having an interface integrationwith a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using image recognition technology and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having an interface forintegration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having an interface for integration with an insurancesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having capabilityfor configuration in a plurality of alternative grip configurationssuitable for integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoilof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having an interface for coordination with at least oneother communication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having a capabilityfor tracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using imagerecognition technology and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having a system for tracking astate of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having an interface for integrationwith a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving an interface for integration with a virtual reality system fortraining the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatuses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using image recognition technology and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using imagerecognition technology and having a system for identifying the locationof a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having a system for generating asingle visualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a locationhaving three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using imagerecognition technology and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using image recognition technology and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using imagerecognition technology and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using imagerecognition technology and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing image recognition technology and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatuses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using image recognition technology and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using image recognition technology and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using image recognition technology and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using image recognitiontechnology and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using image recognition technology and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using image recognition technology andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using image recognition technology and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingimage recognition technology and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using sound recognition technology. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using soundrecognition technology and having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having a physical interface fordata bus. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having anapplication programming interface. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having the ability to be rechargeable. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using sound recognition technology and having a motion sensorto detect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm todetermine a usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using soundrecognition technology and having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatuses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using sound recognition technology and having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having an inertial measurementunit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge ofthe firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using soundrecognition technology and having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having an activity monitor to determine when the firearmis in use by a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having a small-footprint firearmtracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having awireless charging system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving an inertial measurement unit the output of which is used toaugment a location system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using soundrecognition technology and having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using sound recognition technology and having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using soundrecognition technology and having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using soundrecognition technology and having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using sound recognition technology and having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingbelt that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using soundrecognition technology and having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external device.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using sound recognition technology and having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using sound recognition technology and having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having an interfacefor integration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using soundrecognition technology and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelonviews. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having an interface integrationwith a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using sound recognition technology and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having an interface forintegration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having an interface for integration with an insurancesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having capabilityfor configuration in a plurality of alternative grip configurationssuitable for integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoilof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having an interface for coordination with at least oneother communication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having a capabilityfor tracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using soundrecognition technology and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having a system for tracking astate of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having an interface for integrationwith a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving an interface for integration with a virtual reality system fortraining the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatuses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using sound recognition technology and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using soundrecognition technology and having a system for identifying the locationof a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having a system for generating asingle visualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a locationhaving three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using soundrecognition technology and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using sound recognition technology and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using soundrecognition technology and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurementsystem wherein the firearm discharge is monitored using soundrecognition technology and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses aninertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitoredusing sound recognition technology and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatuses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using sound recognition technology and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using sound recognition technology and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that usesan inertial measurement system wherein the firearm discharge ismonitored using sound recognition technology and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that uses an inertial measurement systemwherein the firearm discharge is monitored using sound recognitiontechnology and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearm dischargeis monitored using sound recognition technology and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein thefirearm discharge is monitored using sound recognition technology andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that uses an inertial measurement system wherein the firearmdischarge is monitored using sound recognition technology and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that uses an inertialmeasurement system wherein the firearm discharge is monitored usingsound recognition technology and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor detecting discharges and location module for tracking thegeo-location of the firearm and having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a physical interface for data bus. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an applicationprogramming interface. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving the ability to be rechargeable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an infrared gateto track ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a motion sensorto detect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm todetermine a usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a pressure sensor for determining the gripprofile of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having a system for storing firearm-related credentials. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location wherein dischargereport includes discharge information. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an activitymonitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein thefirearms activity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a wireless charging system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having at least one ofa depth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havinga system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a powermanagement system that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilitiesbased on the state of the firearm to preserve power between trackingactivities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a motiontracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havingan interface for communication with a wearable device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havingan interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a tagging systemfor associating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respect toindividual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor detecting discharges and location module for tracking thegeo-location of the firearm and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havinga system for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havingan interface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having an interface for integration with an insurancesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havingat least one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havingan interface for coordination with at least one other communicationdevice selected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmetcamera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobilephone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having an interface configured to receive an alert ifa firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havinga system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor detecting discharges and location module for tracking thegeo-location of the firearm and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a configuration for being disposed in a gripof the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor detecting discharges and location module for tracking thegeo-location of the firearm and having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havingan interface for integration with a virtual reality system for trainingthe user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor detecting discharges and location module for tracking thegeo-location of the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a system for visualizing an identified threatusing an identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havinga system for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havinga system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor detecting discharges and location module for tracking thegeo-location of the firearm and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor detecting discharges and location module for tracking thegeo-location of the firearm and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor detecting discharges and location module for tracking thegeo-location of the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor detecting discharges and location module for tracking thegeo-location of the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor detecting discharges and location module for tracking thegeo-location of the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for detectingdischarges and location module for tracking the geo-location of thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fordetecting discharges and location module for tracking the geo-locationof the firearm and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for detecting discharges and location module fortracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for detecting discharges andlocation module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm and havinga force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for detecting dischargesand location module for tracking the geo-location of the firearm andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for detecting discharges and location modulefor tracking the geo-location of the firearm and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a physical interface for data bus. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for adata connection and a power connection and having an applicationprogramming interface. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a physical interface for a data connection and apower connection and having the ability to be rechargeable. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having an infrared gateto track ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having an inertial measurementunit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for adata connection and a power connection and having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a sensor that measures whena user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and A firearm usagetracking system having an event detection system for detecting eventsrelated to firearm usage. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having a sensor that measures when a user's handis applied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in useby a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “installand forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does notprevent discharges). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a physical interface for a data connection and apower connection and having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having a wirelesscharging system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having an inertial measurement unit the output of whichis used to augment a location system for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for adata connection and a power connection and having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having an aggregated database for storing usage eventsfor a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having a system forenabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having sub-systems for trackingmotion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movementsof the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having an interface by which the usage tracking system is activatedupon receiving an activation signal from an external device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations andtimes of events tracked with respect to individual firearm units,including at least one of discharge events, grip events, un-holsteringevents, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for adata connection and a power connection and having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physicalinterface for a data connection and a power connection and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for adata connection and a power connection and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having an interface for integration with a gun platform.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurationsand textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having at least one software subsystem that is configuredto be updated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physicalinterface for a data connection and a power connection and having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having an interface for integration with glasses havingat least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a system for providingusage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving an interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving an interface for integration with a virtual reality system fortraining the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for adata connection and a power connection and having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having an augmented reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for adata connection and a power connection and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a physical interface for a data connection and apower connection and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physicalinterface for a data connection and a power connection and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for adata connection and a power connection and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a physical interface for a data connection and apower connection and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for adata connection and a power connection and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearablesensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for adata connection and a power connection and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for adata connection and a power connection and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor a data connection and a power connection and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a physical interface for a data connection and apower connection and having a system for managing a coordinated team ofa human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system usingthird party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for a dataconnection and a power connection and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for a data connection anda power connection and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for a data connection and a power connection andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for a data connection and a powerconnection and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for a data connection and a power connectionand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having an application programming interface. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having the ability to be rechargeable. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physicalinterface for data bus and having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having an infraredgate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and havingan inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a physical interface for data bus and having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having a pressure sensorfor determining the grip profile of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physicalinterface for data bus and having a discharge reporting system disposedon a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a physical interface for data bus and having a sensorthat measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and A firearm usage tracking systemhaving an event detection system for detecting events related to firearmusage. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having a sensorthat measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and havingan activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a small-footprint firearm tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having a wireless charging system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having an inertial measurement unit the output of whichis used to augment a location system for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having usage tracking elements integrated into the gripof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having a facilityfor integrating with a GPS-denied location system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usageevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a physical interface for data bus and havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having a motiontracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearabledevice that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for databus and having an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearabledevice that provides a user with directions wherein the directions arebased, at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and havingan interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and havingan interface for integration with a wearable device other than thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for databus and having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacentto the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a physical interface for data bus and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for databus and having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having an interface for integratingwith vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having an interface for integratingwith original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having an interface for integration with a gunplatform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having capabilityfor configuration in a plurality of alternative grip configurationssuitable for integration into the grips of a variety of weapons whereinthe system enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoilsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofrecoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a physical interface for data bus and having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physicalinterface for data bus and having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having an interface configured to receive an alert if another personis in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physicalinterface for data bus and having an interface configured to receive analert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and havingan interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for databus and having an interface for integration with glasses having at leastone of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having a systemfor providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for databus and having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for databus and having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having an interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physicalinterface for data bus and having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a physical interface for data bus and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for databus and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a system for generating a single visualization that displaysa three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physicalinterface for data bus and wherein the usage tracking system is disposedin a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for databus and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a physical interface for databus and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparing thecandidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associated with thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physical interfacefor data bus and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a physical interface for data bus and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a physical interface for data bus and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a physical interface for data busand having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a blue force tracking systemfor providing information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aphysical interface for data bus and having a force sensor wherein aforce sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a physicalinterface for data bus and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a physical interface for data bus and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having the ability to be rechargeable. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an application programming interface and having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profileof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an application programming interface and having a systemfor storing firearm-related credentials. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an application programming interface and having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a sensor that measures when a user'shand is applied to the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a sensor that measures when a user'shand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a sensor that measures whena user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having an activitymonitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein thefirearms activity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a small-footprint firearm tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a wireless charging system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having an inertial measurementunit the output of which is used to augment a location system for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having memory for storage of firearm usage events, whereindata storage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usageevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of auser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an application programming interface and having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an application programming interface and having aninterface for communication with a wearable device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external device.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking system isactivated based on motion detection from the body camera system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having a tagging systemfor associating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape canbe depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fireis directed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an application programming interface and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a system for initiating notificationsor commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an application programming interface and having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having an interface for integrating with atleast one of an airport security system, an airport information system,a transportation security system, a transportation information system,and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having an interface for integration with a gun platform.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having at least onesoftware subsystem that is configured to be updated over a network froma remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an application programming interface and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoilof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having an interface for coordination with at least oneother communication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having an interface configured to receive analert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm is beingpointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an application programming interface and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an application programming interface and having a systemfor providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an application programming interface and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having an augmented reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an application programming interface and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an application programming interface and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for visualizing an identified threat usingan identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and wherein the usage tracking systemis disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an application programming interface and having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a firearm configured to communicate over a range ofradio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicatingover at least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the atleast one geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an application programming interface and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors wherein the action plan is formed from a set of predeterminedaction steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected tocoordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a machine control system for teamingwith a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an application programming interface and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an applicationprogramming interface and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify anoptimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anapplication programming interface and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an application programming interface andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an application programming interface and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an application programminginterface and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehiclewherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having a sensor that measureswhen a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein thedetected event is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges). In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having a wireless chargingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having an inertial measurementunit the output of which is used to augment a location system for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having sub-systemsfor tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the systemreports movements of the firearm to an inventory control system for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having an interface for communication with a camerathat is configured to capture images of the environment of the user ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having a firearm unitand having a machine vision system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having an interface for communicationwith a wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having an interface for communicationwith a wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having an interface for communicationwith a wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having an interfaceby which the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having an interface by which the usage tracking systemis activated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having an interfacefor integration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone orother suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show thearea to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having an interfacefor integrating with at least one of an airport security system, anairport information system, a transportation security system, atransportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having an interface for integration with a gunplatform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having at leastone algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having an interface for coordination withat least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having an interface for integration witha physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having an interface for integration with glasses havingat least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based onrounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a configuration for being disposed in a grip ofthe firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having an interface for integration witha home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having a systemfor generating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having a system for generatinga three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices isderived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having the ability to detect gestures ofa human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having acamera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable and having aforce sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeable andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein theunmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly andhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a pressuresensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a sensor that measures when a user'shand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a sensor that measureswhen a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein thedetected event is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a sensor that measures when a user'shand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly andhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having an activitymonitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein thefirearms activity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a waterproof enclosurethat houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a wirelesscharging system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having usage tracking elements integrated into the gripof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a system for detectingIMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and havingan aggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality offirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a powermanagement system that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilitiesbased on the state of the firearm to preserve power between trackingactivities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a motion tracking system for trackingmotion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having an interface for communication with a camera thatis configured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a firearmunit and having a machine vision system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having an interfacefor communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having an interfaceby which the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having an interface for integration with at least one ofa mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having an interface for integration with anemergency response system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly andhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations andtimes of events tracked with respect to individual firearm units,including at least one of discharge events, grip events, un-holsteringevents, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a low drop-out regulator connected toat least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having an interface for integrating with atleast one of an airport security system, an airport information system,a transportation security system, a transportation information system,and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly andhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having an interface for integration with agun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having aninterface for integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly andhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoilof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having at least one algorithm for determining the motionof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and havinga system for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and havingan interface for coordination with at least one other communicationdevice selected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmetcamera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobilephone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having an interface configuredto receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a virtual reality system for traininga user how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having an augmentedreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a system for generatinga single visualization that displays a three-dimensional map of alocation having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and havinga system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple availablefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to berechargeable wirelessly and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a force sensor whereina force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to be rechargeable wirelessly and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to be rechargeablewirelessly and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internalpart of the firearm to determine a usage event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having an inertial measurementunit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge ofthe firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to trackejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having a system for storing firearm-related credentials.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge information.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to thegrip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to thegrip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in useby a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having an activity monitor to determine when the firearmis in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system isan “install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism(does not prevent discharges). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated intoan aiming position. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to trackejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a wireless chargingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having an inertial measurement unit the output of which isused to augment a location system for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usageevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having an aggregated database for storing usage events fora plurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having aninterface for communication with a wearable device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearabledevice that provides a user with directions wherein the directions arebased, at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having an interface by which the usage tracking system is activatedupon receiving an activation signal from an external device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having an interface by which the usage tracking system is activatedupon receiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to trackejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to trackejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a taggingsystem for associating a firearm with identifying information for auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations andtimes of events tracked with respect to individual firearm units,including at least one of discharge events, grip events, un-holsteringevents, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelonviews. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having an interface for integrating with at least one ofan airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having an interface for integration with agun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to trackejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoilof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to trackejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when beingused. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to trackejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to trackejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alertdata may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having auser authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a virtual reality system for traininga user how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having an augmented reality system for training a user howto install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a system for identifying the locationof a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to trackejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a system for generating a single visualization that displaysa three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to trackejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a firearm configuredto communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearablesensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to trackejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associated with thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to trackejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a system for managinga coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an infrared gate to track ejection of anammunition jacket after discharge and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate totrack ejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to trackejection of an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunitionjacket after discharge and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple availablefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninfrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket after dischargeand having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an infrared gate to track ejection of an ammunition jacket afterdischarge and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an infrared gate to track ejectionof an ammunition jacket after discharge and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at leastone internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having an inertial measurementunit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having a system for storing firearm-related credentials. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge information.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a sensor that measureswhen a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and A firearm usage tracking systemhaving an event detection system for detecting events related to firearmusage. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having a sensor that measureswhen a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having a sensor that measureswhen a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein thedetected event is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having a waterproof enclosurethat houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having a small-footprint firearm tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a wireless chargingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at leastone internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and havingusage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a facility for integratingwith a GPS-denied location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and havingmemory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage ismanaged based on a characteristic of at least one usage event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having an interface by which the usage tracking systemis activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forintegration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at leastone internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and havingat least one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at leastone internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at leastone internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having an interface for coordination with at least oneother communication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a capability for trackinghow a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having an interface configured to receive an alert ifa firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinthe system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having a system for trackinga state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at leastone internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving an interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at leastone internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at leastone internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at leastone internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at leastone internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at leastone internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detectmotion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usageevent and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part ofthe firearm to determine a usage event and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion sensor to detect motion of at least oneinternal part of the firearm to determine a usage event and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having a camera system having a system for detectinguser location based on captured images or video. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion sensor todetect motion of at least one internal part of the firearm to determinea usage event and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion sensor to detect motion ofat least one internal part of the firearm to determine a usage event andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion sensor to detect motion of at least one internal part of thefirearm to determine a usage event and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having an inertial measurementunit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge ofthe firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a systemfor storing firearm-related credentials. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a sensor that measures when a user'shand is applied to the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a sensor that measures when a user'shand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a sensor that measureswhen a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein thedetected event is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holsteringthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a waterproof enclosurethat houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a wireless chargingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havingusage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having memory for storage of firearm usage events, whereindata storage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usageevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a motiontracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havingan interface for integration with at least one of a mobile applicationand a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havingan interface for integration with an emergency response system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a system for triggeringan alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelonviews. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havinga system for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one ofan inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with a gun platform. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having at least onesoftware subsystem that is configured to be updated over a network froma remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoilsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofrecoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havingan interface for coordination with at least one other communicationdevice selected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmetcamera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobilephone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having an interface configuredto receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a configuration for integration intoa smart weapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a grip-located inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a system for visualizing an identified threat usingan identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a system for generatinga measure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a system for generatinga three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havinga system for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havinga firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havinga machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havinga system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify anoptimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havinga blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havinga camera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and havinga force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehiclewherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havingan inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a pressuresensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havinga discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location wherein dischargereport includes discharge information. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a sensorthat measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havingan activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havinga wireless charging system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havingan inertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a facilityfor integrating with a GPS-denied location system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having at least one of a depth sensorand a camera for augmenting location information for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system for detectingIMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havingan aggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality offirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a powermanagement system that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilitiesbased on the state of the firearm to preserve power between trackingactivities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having sub-systems for tracking motionand location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a firearmunit and having a machine vision system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having an interface for communication with a wearable device.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having an interfaceby which the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havingan interface for integration with at least one of a mobile applicationand a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havingan interface for integration with an emergency response system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system for triggeringan alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a system for initiating notifications or commands basedon dashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havingan interface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having an interface integrationwith a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having an interface forintegration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having an interface for integration with an insurance system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having capability for configuration ina plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having an interface for coordinationwith at least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a virtualreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a system for generating a measure of confidence relatedto an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havinga system for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havinga system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havinga system for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havinga firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measureof danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearmunit and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is disposed on the firearm unit and having a force sensor wherein aforce sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isdisposed on the firearm unit and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is disposed on the firearm unit and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a pressuresensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havinga system for storing firearm-related credentials. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havinga discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having a sensor that measures when a user's handis applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having an activitymonitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in useby a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “installand forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does notprevent discharges). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havinga monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a wirelesscharging system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having an inertial measurement unit the outputof which is used to augment a location system for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having at least one of a depth sensor and acamera for augmenting location information for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havinga power management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having sub-systems for tracking motionand location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havinga motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingbelt that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having an interface by which the usage tracking systemis activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having an interface by which the usage tracking systemis activated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a tagging systemfor associating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape canbe depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fireis directed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelonviews. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havinga system for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having an interface integration with a logisticsand delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having an interface for integrating with aninertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having an interface for integratingwith original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havingan interface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havingan interface for integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoilsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofrecoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring usage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearm whereinthe machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having an interface for coordinationwith at least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when beingused. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havinga system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge ina specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havingan interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having an interface for integration with a virtual reality systemfor training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a virtualreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having an augmentedreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having a system for visualizing an identified threatusing an identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed ina 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesis derived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from orattached to the firearm unit and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparing thecandidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unit and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be removed from or attachedto the firearm unit and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be removed from or attached to the firearm unitand having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be removed from or attached to thefirearm unit and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beremoved from or attached to the firearm unit and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a system for storing firearm-related credentials. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andA firearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a sensorthat measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwith automatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when anevent is detected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a sensorthat measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be attached to multiple differentsites on the firearm and having an activity monitor to determine whenthe firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a monitor for determining whenthe firearm is elevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a small-footprint firearmtracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a wireless charging system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having an inertial measurement unit the output of which isused to augment a location system for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be attached to multiple differentsites on the firearm and having at least one of a depth sensor and acamera for augmenting location information for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a motiontracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be attached to multiple differentsites on the firearm and having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having an interface for communicationwith a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having an interface for communicationwith a wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a systemfor triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a taggingsystem for associating a firearm with identifying information for auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be attached to multiple differentsites on the firearm and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having an interface for integratingwith original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be attached to multiple differentsites on the firearm and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm whereinthe machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be attached to multiple differentsites on the firearm and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring usage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearm whereinthe machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a capability for tracking howa firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a systemfor providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be attached to multiple differentsites on the firearm and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be attached to multiple differentsites on the firearm and having a configuration for being disposed in agrip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the tripafter removal of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having an augmented reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a system for visualizing an identified threat usingan identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a systemfor generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a systemfor generating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensionalmap of a location having three-dimensional firearm location indicationsand three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a systemfor automatic activation of a device that is external to the firearmupon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of atleast one radio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network offirearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network basedthereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be attached to multiple differentsites on the firearm and having a firearm configured to communicate overa range of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be attached to multiple differentsites on the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be attached to multiple differentsites on the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be attached to multiple differentsites on the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile ofthe firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertialmeasurement unit is configured to be attached to multiple differentsites on the firearm and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having the ability to detect gesturesof a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit for tracking the movement profile of the firearm upondischarge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurement unit isconfigured to be attached to multiple different sites on the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit fortracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitfor tracking the movement profile of the firearm upon discharge of thefirearm wherein the inertial measurement unit is configured to beattached to multiple different sites on the firearm and having a blueforce tracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking the movementprofile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein theinertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit for tracking the movement profile of thefirearm upon discharge of the firearm wherein the inertial measurementunit is configured to be attached to multiple different sites on thefirearm and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engagesthe usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit for tracking themovement profile of the firearm upon discharge of the firearm whereinthe inertial measurement unit is configured to be attached to multipledifferent sites on the firearm and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensorfor determining the grip profile of the firearm and having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensorfor determining the grip profile of the firearm and having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location wherein dischargereport includes discharge information. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in useby a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “installand forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does notprevent discharges). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having an activity monitor to determine when the firearmis in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system isenabled to prevent discharges. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a wirelesscharging system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having an inertial measurement unit the output of whichis used to augment a location system for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having an aggregated database for storing usage eventsfor a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a pressure sensor for determining the gripprofile of the firearm and having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a system forenabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having sub-systems for trackingmotion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movementsof the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having an interface by which the usage tracking system is activatedupon receiving an activation signal from an external device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a pressure sensor for determining the gripprofile of the firearm and having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a pressure sensor for determining the gripprofile of the firearm and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a pressure sensor for determining the gripprofile of the firearm and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations andtimes of events tracked with respect to individual firearm units,including at least one of discharge events, grip events, un-holsteringevents, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a pressure sensor for determining the gripprofile of the firearm and having a system for initiating notificationsor commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensorfor determining the grip profile of the firearm and having an interfacefor integrating with at least one of an airport security system, anairport information system, a transportation security system, atransportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having an interface for integration with a gun platform.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurationsand textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a pressure sensor for determining the gripprofile of the firearm and having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a pressure sensor for determining the gripprofile of the firearm and having an interface configured to receive analert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a pressure sensor for determining the gripprofile of the firearm and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinthe system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition basedon rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a configurationfor being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip isinstalled on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having auser authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having an interface for integration with a virtual reality systemfor training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having an augmented reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensorfor determining the grip profile of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having a system for generating a single visualization that displaysa three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensorfor determining the grip profile of the firearm and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearmand having a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a pressure sensor for determining the grip profile ofthe firearm and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a pressure sensor for determining the gripprofile of the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a pressure sensor for determining the gripprofile of the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a pressure sensor for determining the gripprofile of the firearm and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apressure sensor for determining the grip profile of the firearm andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a pressure sensor for determining the gripprofile of the firearm and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor fordetermining the grip profile of the firearm and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a pressure sensor for determiningthe grip profile of the firearm and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials and Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forstoring firearm-related credentials and having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges). In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a monitor for determining whenthe firearm is elevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a waterproof enclosure thathouses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a small-footprint firearmtracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a wireless charging system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a system for detecting IMU andGPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having an aggregated database for storing usage eventsfor a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having a power management system that manages initiationof usage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an interface for communicationwith a camera that is configured to capture images of the environment ofthe user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having aninterface for communication with a wearable device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an interface for communicationwith a wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having an interfacefor communication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forstoring firearm-related credentials and having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having an interface by which the usage tracking systemis activated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an interface for integration witha wearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having an interfacefor integration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an interface for integration witha gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forstoring firearm-related credentials and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having at least onesoftware subsystem that is configured to be updated over a network froma remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having an interfacefor coordination with at least one other communication device selectedfrom the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heartrate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and aradio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forstoring firearm-related credentials and having a capability for trackinghow a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having an interface configured to receive an alert if afirearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having an interfacefor integration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having an interface for integration witha virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having an interfacefor integration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forstoring firearm-related credentials and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a system for generating a measureof confidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forstoring firearm-related credentials and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having a firearm configured to communicate over a rangeof radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having the ability to detect gestures ofa human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generateand update aiming cones representing potential lines of fire fromfirearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for storing firearm-related credentials and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for storing firearm-related credentials and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for storing firearm-related credentials andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for storingfirearm-related credentials and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for storing firearm-relatedcredentials and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a sensor that measureswhen a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein thedetected event is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a sensor that measureswhen a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein thedetected event is un-holstering the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having an activitymonitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein thefirearms activity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a waterproof enclosurethat houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a wireless chargingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation and having an inertial measurement unit the output of which isused to augment a location system for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation and having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having an aggregated databasefor storing usage events for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having a powermanagement system that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilitiesbased on the state of the firearm to preserve power between trackingactivities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location and having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having an interface for integration with at leastone of a mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation and having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having an interface for integrating with at leastone of an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation and having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location and having aninterface for integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation and having at least one software subsystem that is configuredto be updated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a system for providingusage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having an augmented reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a system for automatic activation of a devicethat is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location and having a system for managinga coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate a measure of danger related to a detected threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehiclewherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and A firearm usage tracking systemhaving an event detection system for detecting events related to firearmusage. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a sensor that measures when a user'shand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a sensor that measures when a user'shand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having an activity monitor to determine whenthe firearm is in use by a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having an activity monitor to determine whenthe firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having an activity monitor to determine whenthe firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving a wireless charging system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having an inertial measurement unit the outputof which is used to augment a location system for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a facilityfor integrating with a GPS-denied location system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having at least one of a depth sensorand a camera for augmenting location information for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having memory forstorage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed basedon a characteristic of at least one usage event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a system forenabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location wherein dischargereport includes discharge information and having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having an interface for communicationwith a camera that is configured to capture images of the environment ofthe user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having an interface for communication with a wearable device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having an interfacefor communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearabledevice that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location wherein dischargereport includes discharge information and having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having an interfacefor integration with a wearable device other than the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having an interfacefor integration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations andtimes of events tracked with respect to individual firearm units,including at least one of discharge events, grip events, un-holsteringevents, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interface iscustomizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacentto the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated incases where the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having an interfacefor communication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having an interface integration witha logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having an interface for integrating with atleast one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of aninertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communications interfaceand a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having an interface for integrating with an inertial measurementunit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having an interface for integratingwith vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having an interfacefor integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having an interfacefor integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurationsand textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm whereinthe machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring usage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearm whereinthe machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having an interface for coordination with atleast one other communication device selected from the group consistingof a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when beingused. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alertdata may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for providing usage alerts toa predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a configuration for integration into asmart weapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having an interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having an interfacefor integration with a virtual reality system for training the user ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a dischargereporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports adischarge via a network interface to a remote location wherein dischargereport includes discharge information and having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for visualizing an identifiedthreat using an identified threat location and a threat dischargesignature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and wherein the usage tracking system is disposedin a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearmunit that automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the atleast one geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reportingsystem disposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a dischargevia a network interface to a remote location wherein discharge reportincludes discharge information and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a machine control system for teamingwith a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit thatautomatically reports a discharge via a network interface to a remotelocation wherein discharge report includes discharge information andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a discharge reporting systemdisposed on a firearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via anetwork interface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having adischarge reporting system disposed on a firearm unit that automaticallyreports a discharge via a network interface to a remote location whereindischarge report includes discharge information and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages theusage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a discharge reporting system disposed on afirearm unit that automatically reports a discharge via a networkinterface to a remote location wherein discharge report includesdischarge information and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a discharge reporting system disposed on a firearm unitthat automatically reports a discharge via a network interface to aremote location wherein discharge report includes discharge informationand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communicationof a “spot” report when an event is detected. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a sensorthat measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having an activity monitor to determine whenthe firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having an activitymonitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein thefirearms activity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having a wireless charging system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving an inertial measurement unit the output of which is used toaugment a location system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm and having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a powermanagement system that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilitiesbased on the state of the firearm to preserve power between trackingactivities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm and having sub-systems for tracking motionand location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having an interface for communication with a camerathat is configured to capture images of the environment of the user ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having an interface for communication with awearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having an interface for communication with awith a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having an interface integrationwith a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one ofan inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having an interface for integration with agun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having capabilityfor configuration in a plurality of alternative grip configurationssuitable for integration into the grips of a variety of weapons whereinthe system enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having at least one software subsystem that is configured tobe updated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having an interface configured to receive an alert if afirearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a systemfor providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based onrounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having an augmented reality system for training a user howto install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having a system for identifying the locationof a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a systemfor generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potentiallines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm and having a system for automatic activationof a device that is external to the firearm upon detection of atriggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm and having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm and having a blueforce tracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engagesthe usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having a wireless charging system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having an inertial measurement unit the output ofwhich is used to augment a location system for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a system for detecting IMUand GPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality offirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedA firearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having a motiontracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having an interface by which the usage tracking systemis activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having an interface for integrationwith an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking systemhaving an event detection system for detecting events related to firearmusage and having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking systemhaving an event detection system for detecting events related to firearmusage and having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having an interface for integratingwith vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having an interface for integratingwith original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having an interface for integration with a gunplatform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedA firearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having an interface for coordinationwith at least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking systemhaving an event detection system for detecting events related to firearmusage and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedA firearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedA firearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a system for providing alertsor instructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedA firearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having an augmented reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having a systemfor identifying the location of a threat using the intersection of conesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having a system for automatic activation of a devicethat is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedA firearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking systemhaving an event detection system for detecting events related to firearmusage and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking systemhaving an event detection system for detecting events related to firearmusage and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedA firearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking systemhaving an event detection system for detecting events related to firearmusage and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearmusage tracking system having an event detection system for detectingevents related to firearm usage and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided A firearm usage tracking system having an eventdetection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided A firearm usage trackingsystem having an event detection system for detecting events related tofirearm usage and having a system for filtering visualizations by userrank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided A firearm usage tracking system having an event detectionsystem for detecting events related to firearm usage and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided Afirearm usage tracking system having an event detection system fordetecting events related to firearm usage and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided A firearm usage tracking system having anevent detection system for detecting events related to firearm usage andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein theunmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having a sensor that measures whena user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holsteringthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having an activity monitor to determine when the firearmis in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system isan “install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism(does not prevent discharges). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system isenabled to prevent discharges. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a small-footprint firearm tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a wireless charging system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected and having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having memory for storage of firearm usage events, whereindata storage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usageevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having a power management system that manages initiationof usage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of auser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communicationof a “spot” report when an event is detected and having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having an interface for communication witha wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external device.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communicationof a “spot” report when an event is detected and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respect toindividual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least oneof an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having an interface for integration with a gun platform.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having an interface for integration withan insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communicationof a “spot” report when an event is detected and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected and having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected and having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected and having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected and having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communicationof a “spot” report when an event is detected and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communicationof a “spot” report when an event is detected and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communicationof a “spot” report when an event is detected and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having an interface for integration with ahome security system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communicationof a “spot” report when an event is detected and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communicationof a “spot” report when an event is detected and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communicationof a “spot” report when an event is detected and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communicationof a “spot” report when an event is detected and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communicationof a “spot” report when an event is detected and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having a system for managinga coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm with automaticgeneration and communication of a “spot” report when an event isdetected and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify anoptimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot” reportwhen an event is detected and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm with automatic generation andcommunication of a “spot” report when an event is detected and having ablue force tracking system for providing information related to friendlyand hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a“spot” report when an event is detected and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having a force sensor wherein aforce sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm withautomatic generation and communication of a “spot” report when an eventis detected and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm with automatic generation and communication of a “spot”report when an event is detected and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingan activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingan activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system isenabled to prevent discharges. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having a small-footprint firearm tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga wireless charging system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingusage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingat least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having a powermanagement system that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilitiesbased on the state of the firearm to preserve power between trackingactivities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of auser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm andhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingan interface for communication with a wearable device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking system isactivated based on motion detection from the body camera system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingan interface for integration with a wearable device other than thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingan interface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingan interface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingan interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm andhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingan interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having aninterface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm andhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingan interface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingan interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for tracking astate of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga grip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingan interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga virtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga firearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearablesensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises storing the collected information, candidateaction(s) and action comparison result in a data structure thatrepresents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging thefirearm and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is discharging the firearm and havinga camera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is discharging the firearm and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isdischarging the firearm and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearmand having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in useby a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “installand forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does notprevent discharges). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holsteringthe firearm and having an activity monitor to determine when the firearmis in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system isenabled to prevent discharges. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having a small-footprint firearm tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a wireless charging system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having an inertial measurementunit the output of which is used to augment a location system for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearmand having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearmand having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a system for detecting IMUand GPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and havingmemory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage ismanaged based on a characteristic of at least one usage event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm and having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearmand having an interface by which the usage tracking system is activatedupon receiving an activation signal from an external device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm and having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearmand having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearmand having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holsteringthe firearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearmand having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having aninterface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearmand having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearmand having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holsteringthe firearm and having at least one algorithm for determining the motionof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holsteringthe firearm and having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a capability for trackinghow a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm and having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearmand having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearmand having an interface for integration with a virtual reality systemfor training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a virtual reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is appliedto the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holsteringthe firearm and having an augmented reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a system for identifyingthe location of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm and having a firearm configured to communicateover a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection of anotherfirearm communicating over at least one frequency in the range offrequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the gripof the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearmand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a machine control systemfor teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that inputsensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand is applied tothe grip of the firearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering thefirearm and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a sensor that measures when auser's hand is applied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detectedevent is un-holstering the firearm and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asensor that measures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of thefirearm wherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a sensor that measures when a user's hand isapplied to the grip of the firearm wherein the detected event isun-holstering the firearm and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a sensor thatmeasures when a user's hand is applied to the grip of the firearmwherein the detected event is un-holstering the firearm and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having a small-footprint firearm tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a wireless charging system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having an inertial measurementunit the output of which is used to augment a location system for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a systemfor detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a systemfor enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user and having sub-systemsfor tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the systemreports movements of the firearm to an inventory control system for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having an interface for communication with a camerathat is configured to capture images of the environment of the user ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having an interface for communication with a wearable device.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external device.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user and having an interface for integration witha wearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user and having an interfacefor integration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a systemfor initiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user and having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having aninterface for integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having capabilityfor configuration in a plurality of alternative grip configurationssuitable for integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a capabilityfor tracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a systemfor providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a systemfor tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a systemfor visualizing an identified threat using an identified threat locationand a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having a system for generatinga measure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having a system for generatinga single visualization that displays a three-dimensional map of alocation having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user and having a system for automatic activation of adevice that is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggeringevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprisefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user and having a camera system having a system for detectinguser location based on captured images or video. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a user andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein theunmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having an activity monitor to determine whenthe firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a wirelesscharging system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having usage tracking elements integrated into the gripof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having memory forstorage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed basedon a characteristic of at least one usage event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having an interface for communication with a camera thatis configured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingbelt that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having an interfacefor communication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having an interfaceby which the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having an interface for integration with at least one ofa mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having an interface for communication with awith a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having an interface for integrating with at least one ofa point-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having an interfacefor integrating with at least one of an airport security system, anairport information system, a transportation security system, atransportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having an interface for integration with agun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoilof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having an interface for coordination with atleast one other communication device selected from the group consistingof a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a capability for tracking how a firearm is heldwhen being used. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having an interface configured to receive analert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm is beingpointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having an interface configured to receive an alert if afirearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having an interface for integration with glasses havingat least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having an interface for integration with glasses havingat least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based onrounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a virtual reality system for training a user howto install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having an augmented reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having a system for automatic activation ofa device that is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggeringevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming ofat least one radio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh networkof firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network basedthereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a firearm configured to communicate over a rangeof radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges) and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices arereported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors wherein the action plan is formed from a set of predeterminedaction steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected tocoordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generatea measure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is an “install and forget” device,independent of the firing mechanism (does not prevent discharges) andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system using third party datastreams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is an “install and forget” device, independent of the firingmechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an“install and forget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (doesnot prevent discharges) and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is an “install andforget” device, independent of the firing mechanism (does not preventdischarges) and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is an “install and forget” device, independent of thefiring mechanism (does not prevent discharges) and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabledto prevent discharges and having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabledto prevent discharges and having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having a wireless charging system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having an inertial measurement unit the output of whichis used to augment a location system for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingusage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabledto prevent discharges and having at least one of a depth sensor and acamera for augmenting location information for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having memory forstorage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed basedon a characteristic of at least one usage event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingan aggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality offirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabledto prevent discharges and having a motion tracking system for trackingmotion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingan interface for communication with a wearable device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingan interface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides auser with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system isenabled to prevent discharges and having an interface for communicationwith a wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingan interface for integration with a wearable device other than thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having an interface for integration with at leastone of a mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingan interface for integration with an emergency response system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabledto prevent discharges and having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having an interface for integrating with at least one ofa point-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least oneof an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingan interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabledto prevent discharges and having an interface for integration with a gunplatform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabledto prevent discharges and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having capabilityfor configuration in a plurality of alternative grip configurationssuitable for integration into the grips of a variety of weapons whereinthe system enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having at least one software subsystem that is configuredto be updated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having at leastone algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having a systemfor identifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingan interface for coordination with at least one other communicationdevice selected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmetcamera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobilephone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabledto prevent discharges and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system isenabled to prevent discharges and having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingan interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingan interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingan interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having a systemfor providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabledto prevent discharges and having a configuration for integration into asmart weapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingan interface for integration with a virtual reality system for trainingthe user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingan augmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having a systemfor identifying the location of a threat using the intersection of conesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having a system for visualizing an identifiedthreat using an identified threat location and a threat dischargesignature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and whereinthe usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of atleast one radio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network offirearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network basedthereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having a firearm configured to communicate over arange of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabledto prevent discharges and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system isenabled to prevent discharges and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabledto prevent discharges and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitor todetermine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors wherein the action plan is formed from a set of predeterminedaction steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected tocoordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm isin use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system isenabled to prevent discharges and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an activity monitor to determinewhen the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activitymonitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is inuse by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabledto prevent discharges and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a system for filtering visualizations by userrank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an activity monitorto determine when the firearm is in use by a user wherein the firearmsactivity monitoring system is enabled to prevent discharges and having acamera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an activity monitor to determine when thefirearm is in use by a user wherein the firearms activity monitoringsystem is enabled to prevent discharges and having a force sensorwherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anactivity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by a userwherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled to preventdischarges and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an activity monitor to determine when the firearm is in use by auser wherein the firearms activity monitoring system is enabled toprevent discharges and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a wireless charging system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having an inertial measurement unit the output of which isused to augment a location system for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having at least one of a depth sensor and acamera for augmenting location information for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having memory forstorage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed basedon a characteristic of at least one usage event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a motiontracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having an interface for communication with awearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position and having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having an interface for integration with anemergency response system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having an interface for reporting events toan evidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having an interface for integrating with aninertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position and having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having an interface for integration with agun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having at least one software subsystem that is configuredto be updated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having an interface configured to receive an alert if afirearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based onrounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having an augmented reality system for training a user howto install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having a system for identifying the locationof a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a systemfor generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potentiallines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a monitor for determiningwhen the firearm is elevated into an aiming position and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises storing the collected information, candidateaction(s) and action comparison result in a data structure thatrepresents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into anaiming position and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a monitor fordetermining when the firearm is elevated into an aiming position andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a monitor for determining when thefirearm is elevated into an aiming position and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a monitor for determining when the firearm is elevatedinto an aiming position and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amonitor for determining when the firearm is elevated into an aimingposition and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engagesthe usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a monitor for determining when the firearm iselevated into an aiming position and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a wireless chargingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having an inertial measurement unit the output of whichis used to augment a location system for the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having memory for storageof firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure thathouses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections and having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality offirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a power management system that manages initiationof usage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure thathouses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections and having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingbelt that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure thathouses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure thathouses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections and having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having an interface for integration with at least one ofa mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure thathouses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections and having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure thathouses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections and having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having an interface for integrating with at least one ofan airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having an interface forintegration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoilof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure thathouses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections and having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure thathouses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections and having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having an interface configured to receive an alert if afirearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having an interface for integration with glasses havingat least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinthe system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a configuration for being disposed in a grip ofthe firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure thathouses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections and having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a system for generatinga measure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a system for generatinga three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure thathouses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure thathouses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from theelectronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceablecap element for permitting power and data connections and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a waterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics toexclude moisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors wherein the action plan is formed from a set of predeterminedaction steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected tocoordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a waterproofenclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to exclude moisturefrom the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes a removable andreplaceable cap element for permitting power and data connections andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usagetracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, whereinthe enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a waterproof enclosure that houses usage trackingelectronics to exclude moisture from the electronics, wherein theenclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap element forpermitting power and data connections and having a camera system havinga system for detecting user location based on captured images or video.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awaterproof enclosure that houses usage tracking electronics to excludemoisture from the electronics, wherein the enclosure includes aremovable and replaceable cap element for permitting power and dataconnections and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a waterproof enclosure that housesusage tracking electronics to exclude moisture from the electronics,wherein the enclosure includes a removable and replaceable cap elementfor permitting power and data connections and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having a wireless charging system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearmtracking system and having an inertial measurement unit the output ofwhich is used to augment a location system for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having memory for storage of firearm usage events, whereindata storage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usageevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality offirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having a powermanagement system that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilitiesbased on the state of the firearm to preserve power between trackingactivities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a motion tracking system for trackingmotion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having a firearmunit and having a machine vision system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having an interface for communication with a wearable device.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having an interfaceby which the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearmtracking system and having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearmtracking system and having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelonviews. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having an interface for reporting events toan evidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having an interface for integrating with aninertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having an interface forintegration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having an interface for integration with an insurance system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearmtracking system and having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and havingan interface for coordination with at least one other communicationdevice selected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmetcamera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobilephone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearmtracking system and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a configuration for being disposed ina grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a configuration for integration intoa smart weapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a grip-located inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having an interfacefor integration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearmtracking system and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having an interface for integration with anaugmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearmtracking system and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printedgrip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearmtracking system and having a firearm configured to communicate over arange of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the atleast one geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming witha machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a small-footprint firearm tracking system and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system for managinga coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprintfirearm tracking system and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearmtracking system and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearmtracking system and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having a camera system having a system for detecting userlocation based on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearmtracking system and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a small-footprint firearm trackingsystem and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asmall-footprint firearm tracking system and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a wireless charging system and having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a wireless charging system and having at leastone of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting location informationfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a wireless charging system and having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a wireless charging system and having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a wireless charging system and having a firearm unit and having amachine vision system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a wireless charging system and having an interfacefor communication with a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external device.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a wireless charging system and having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respect toindividual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interface iscustomizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone orother suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show thearea to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where thedensity of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a wireless charging system and having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one ofan inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having an interface for integration with a gun platform. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a wireless charging system and having at leastone software subsystem that is configured to be updated over a networkfrom a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a wireless charging system and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a wireless charging system and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a wireless charging system and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a wireless charging system and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a wireless charging system and having a capabilityfor tracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a wireless charging system and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alertdata may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a wireless charging system and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a wireless charging system and having a system for providingusage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based onrounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having auser authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a wireless charging system and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a wireless charging system and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having a system for generating a three-dimensional representation ofa user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a wireless charging system and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a wireless charging system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a firearm with the ability to detectjamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearm in amesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the meshnetwork based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a wireless charging system and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a wireless charging system and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a wireless charging system and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a wireless charging system and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme).In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a wireless charging system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a wireless charging system and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises storing the collected information, candidateaction(s) and action comparison result in a data structure thatrepresents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a wireless charging system and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a wireless charging systemand having a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a wireless charging system and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate a measure of danger related to a detected threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a wireless charging system and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a wireless charging system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a wireless charging system andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a wireless chargingsystem and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having awireless charging system and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a facility for integratingwith a GPS-denied location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which is usedto augment a location system for the firearm and having memory forstorage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed basedon a characteristic of at least one usage event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitthe output of which is used to augment a location system for the firearmand having a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having sub-systems for trackingmotion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movementsof the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitthe output of which is used to augment a location system for the firearmand having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit the output of which is used toaugment a location system for the firearm and having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which is usedto augment a location system for the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which is usedto augment a location system for the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit the output ofwhich is used to augment a location system for the firearm and having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which is usedto augment a location system for the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations andtimes of events tracked with respect to individual firearm units,including at least one of discharge events, grip events, un-holsteringevents, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape canbe depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fireis directed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which is usedto augment a location system for the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which is usedto augment a location system for the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitthe output of which is used to augment a location system for the firearmand having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit the output of which is used toaugment a location system for the firearm and having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having an interface for integrating with atleast one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which is usedto augment a location system for the firearm and having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitthe output of which is used to augment a location system for the firearmand having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit the output ofwhich is used to augment a location system for the firearm and having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which is usedto augment a location system for the firearm and having an interface forintegration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitthe output of which is used to augment a location system for the firearmand having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitthe output of which is used to augment a location system for the firearmand having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which isused to augment a location system for the firearm and having at leastone algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit the output ofwhich is used to augment a location system for the firearm and having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having an interface for coordinationwith at least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit the output ofwhich is used to augment a location system for the firearm and having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit the output ofwhich is used to augment a location system for the firearm and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit the output of which is used toaugment a location system for the firearm and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit the output of which is used toaugment a location system for the firearm and having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a system for providing alertsor instructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which isused to augment a location system for the firearm and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit the output ofwhich is used to augment a location system for the firearm and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit the output of which is used toaugment a location system for the firearm and having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which is usedto augment a location system for the firearm and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with a virtual reality system fortraining the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which isused to augment a location system for the firearm and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitthe output of which is used to augment a location system for the firearmand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which is usedto augment a location system for the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitthe output of which is used to augment a location system for the firearmand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitthe output of which is used to augment a location system for the firearmand having a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitthe output of which is used to augment a location system for the firearmand having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and wherein the usage tracking system is disposedin a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit the output of which is used toaugment a location system for the firearm and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit the output ofwhich is used to augment a location system for the firearm and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit the output of which is used toaugment a location system for the firearm and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit the output ofwhich is used to augment a location system for the firearm and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit the output of which is used toaugment a location system for the firearm and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit the output of which is used toaugment a location system for the firearm and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit the output ofwhich is used to augment a location system for the firearm and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit the output ofwhich is used to augment a location system for the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an inertial measurement unit the output of which is used toaugment a location system for the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitthe output of which is used to augment a location system for the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitthe output of which is used to augment a location system for the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unitthe output of which is used to augment a location system for the firearmand having a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which isused to augment a location system for the firearm and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which is usedto augment a location system for the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an inertial measurement unit the output ofwhich is used to augment a location system for the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which is usedto augment a location system for the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an inertial measurement unit theoutput of which is used to augment a location system for the firearm andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a blue force tracking systemfor providing information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninertial measurement unit the output of which is used to augment alocation system for the firearm and having a force sensor wherein aforce sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an inertialmeasurement unit the output of which is used to augment a locationsystem for the firearm and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an inertial measurement unit the output of which is usedto augment a location system for the firearm and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingusage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having sub-systemsfor tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the systemreports movements of the firearm to an inventory control system for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having aninterface for communication with a wearable device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having an interfacefor communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having an interfacefor communication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip ofthe firearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interface iscustomizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having an interface for communicationwith a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having an interface for integratingwith at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip ofthe firearm and having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having an interfacefor integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having capability for configuration ina plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm whereinthe machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip ofthe firearm and having at least one algorithm for determining the motionof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having a capability for tracking how a firearmis held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having an interface configured to receive analert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm is beingpointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having an interface for integration with a virtual reality systemfor training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip ofthe firearm and having an augmented reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingusage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip ofthe firearm and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having a system for generating a single visualization that displaysa three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingusage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingusage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usage trackingelements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingusage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system using third party datastreams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearmand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having usage tracking elements integrated into the grip of thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having usagetracking elements integrated into the grip of the firearm and having acamera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having usage tracking elements integrated into thegrip of the firearm and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having usage tracking elementsintegrated into the grip of the firearm and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having usage tracking elements integratedinto the grip of the firearm and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system and having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system and having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having a firearm unitand having a machine vision system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having an interface for communicationwith a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system and having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having an interfacefor communication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system and having an interface for integration with at leastone of a mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having an interfacefor integration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a facility for integratingwith a GPS-denied location system and having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system and having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having an interface for communicationwith a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one ofan inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system and having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having an interface for integration witha gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having an interface for integration with an insurance system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a facility for integratingwith a GPS-denied location system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a facility for integratingwith a GPS-denied location system and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having a capabilityfor tracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alertdata may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a facility for integratingwith a GPS-denied location system and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based onrounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having a configurationfor being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip isinstalled on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having an interfacefor integration with a virtual reality system for training the user ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having an augmentedreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a facility for integratingwith a GPS-denied location system and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a facility for integratingwith a GPS-denied location system and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming witha machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a facility for integratingwith a GPS-denied location system and having a machine control systemfor teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that inputsensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a facility for integrating with aGPS-denied location system and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-deniedlocation system and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a facility forintegrating with a GPS-denied location system and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a facility for integrating with a GPS-denied locationsystem and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afacility for integrating with a GPS-denied location system and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having a systemfor detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality offirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm and having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having sub-systemsfor tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the systemreports movements of the firearm to an inventory control system for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm and having a motion tracking systemfor tracking motion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearmand having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm and having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havingan interface for communication with a wearable device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havingan interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havingan interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external device.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having an interfacefor integration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm and having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone orother suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show thearea to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearmand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where thedensity of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearmand having a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having an interfacefor communication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having an interfacefor reporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having an interfacefor integrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in asteering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having an interfacefor integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havingan interface for integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havinga system for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havinga system for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havingan interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havingan interface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having an interface configured to receive an alert if afirearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alertdata may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm and having a system for providingusage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havinga system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havinga configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havingan interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having an interface for integration witha virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having an interface for integration withan augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having a virtualreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havingan augmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein users may review or replay visual recreation or any associatedvideo, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havinga system for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having a systemfor generating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm and having a system for generatinga three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearmand having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havinga system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having a system for automatic activationof a device that is external to the firearm upon detection of atriggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having a firearmwith the ability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by atleast one firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearmand having a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearmand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearmand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesare reported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determining for aportion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmentinglocation information for the firearm and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having the ability to detect gestures ofa human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearmand having a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camera foraugmenting location information for the firearm and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one of a depth sensor and a camera for augmenting locationinformation for the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearmand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one of a depth sensor anda camera for augmenting location information for the firearm and havinga system for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one of adepth sensor and a camera for augmenting location information for thefirearm and having a camera system having a system for detecting userlocation based on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearmand having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages theusage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one of a depth sensor and a camerafor augmenting location information for the firearm and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one of a depthsensor and a camera for augmenting location information for the firearmand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMUand GPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance and having a motiontracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having an interface for communication with a camera thatis configured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingbelt that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMUand GPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMUand GPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance andhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance and having an interface for integratingwith at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance and having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance andhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMUand GPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance and having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having an interface for integration with a gunplatform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having an interface for integration with an insurancesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance and having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance andhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoilof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMUand GPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having at least one algorithm for determining the motionof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance and having an interface for coordinationwith at least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a capability for tracking how a firearm is heldwhen being used. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having an interface configured to receive an alertif another person is in a direction in which the firearm is beingpointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having an interface configured to receive an alert if afirearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having an interface for integration with glasses havingat least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having an interface for integration with glasses havingat least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance andhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a configuration for being disposed in a grip ofthe firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMUand GPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance and having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance andhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a virtual reality system for training a user howto install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having an augmented reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance andhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMUand GPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance and having a systemfor generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potentiallines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a system for automatic activation of a devicethat is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming ofat least one radio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh networkof firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network basedthereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a firearm configured to communicate over a rangeof radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMUand GPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMUand GPS location misalliance for a user's location and providing anotification to the user regarding the misalliance and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generateand update aiming cones representing potential lines of fire fromfirearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPSlocation misalliance for a user's location and providing a notificationto the user regarding the misalliance and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliancefor a user's location and providing a notification to the user regardingthe misalliance and having a system for filtering visualizations by userrank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for auser's location and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for detecting IMU and GPS locationmisalliance for a user's location and providing a notification to theuser regarding the misalliance and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordetecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user's location andproviding a notification to the user regarding the misalliance andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for detecting IMU and GPS location misalliance for a user'slocation and providing a notification to the user regarding themisalliance and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingmemory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage ismanaged based on a characteristic of at least one usage event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality offirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event andhaving a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a motion tracking system for trackingmotion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having an interface for communication with acamera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, whereindata storage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usageevent and having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having aninterface for communication with a wearable device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearabledevice that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event and having an interface for communicationwith a wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having an interface by which the usage tracking system is activatedupon receiving an activation signal from an external device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having an interface for integration with a wearable device otherthan the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having an interface for integration with anemergency response system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event andhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, whereindata storage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usageevent and having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein the dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storageof firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone orother suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show thearea to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelonviews. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a system for initiating notificationsor commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having an interface for communication with awith a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event andhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storageof firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having aninterface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event and having an interface for integration withan insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, whereindata storage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usageevent and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and having capability for configuration in a pluralityof alternative grip configurations suitable for integration into thegrips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizablegrip configurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storageof firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring usage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storageof firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingmemory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage ismanaged based on a characteristic of at least one usage event and havingan interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition basedon rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having a configurationfor being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip isinstalled on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event andhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having an augmentedreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a system for visualizing an identifiedthreat using an identified threat location and a threat dischargesignature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and wherein the usage tracking system is disposedin a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingmemory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage ismanaged based on a characteristic of at least one usage event and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage offirearm usage events, wherein data storage is managed based on acharacteristic of at least one usage event and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparing thecandidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, whereindata storage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usageevent and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingmemory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage ismanaged based on a characteristic of at least one usage event and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storageis managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage event andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having memoryfor storage of firearm usage events, wherein data storage is managedbased on a characteristic of at least one usage event and having a blueforce tracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having memory for storage of firearm usage events, wherein datastorage is managed based on a characteristic of at least one usage eventand having a camera system having a system for detecting user locationbased on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearm usageevents, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of atleast one usage event and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having memory for storage of firearmusage events, wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristicof at least one usage event and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having memory for storage of firearm usage events,wherein data storage is managed based on a characteristic of at leastone usage event and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality offirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having a power management system that manages initiationof usage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms and having a system forenabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having an interface for communication with a camera thatis configured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having an interface for communication with a wayfindingbelt that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms and having an interfacefor communication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having an interface by which the usage tracking systemis activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having an interface by which the usage tracking systemis activated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms and having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms and having a taggingsystem for associating a firearm with identifying information for auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations andtimes of events tracked with respect to individual firearm units,including at least one of discharge events, grip events, un-holsteringevents, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone orother suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show thearea to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms and having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havingan interface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having an interface for integrating with atleast one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a low drop-out regulator connected toat least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havingan interface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having an interface for integrating with an inertial measurementunit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havingan interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having an interface for integration with a gun platform. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having an interface for integration with an insurance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms and having at least onesoftware subsystem that is configured to be updated over a network froma remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring usage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearm whereinthe machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission ofalert codes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms and having a capabilityfor tracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havingan interface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havingan interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havinga system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havinga system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupplyis initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havinga system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on roundsused as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having auser authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a virtual reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having an augmented reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a system for identifying the locationof a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havinga system for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a system for generating a single visualization that displaysa three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms andwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havinga system for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a firearm configuredto communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprisefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesis derived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an aggregated database for storing usageevents for a plurality of firearms and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associated with thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an aggregated database forstoring usage events for a plurality of firearms and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an aggregateddatabase for storing usage events for a plurality of firearms and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an aggregated database for storing usage events for aplurality of firearms and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaggregated database for storing usage events for a plurality of firearmsand having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an aggregated database for storing usage events for a pluralityof firearms and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an aggregated database for storingusage events for a plurality of firearms and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a system forenabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities and having a firearm unit and having amachine vision system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having an interface for integration with atleast one of a mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities and having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities andhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of aninertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communications interfaceand a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having an interface for integrating with an inertial measurementunit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having an interface forintegration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having aninterface for integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm whereinthe machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when beingused. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a configurationfor integration into a smart weapon having a user authenticationcapability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having an interface for integration with a virtual reality systemfor training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having a virtual reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities and having an augmented reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed gripthat is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a power management systemthat manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on thestate of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activities andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having apower management system that manages initiation of usage trackingcapabilities based on the state of the firearm to preserve power betweentracking activities and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a power management system that manages initiation ofusage tracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm topreserve power between tracking activities and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a power managementsystem that manages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based onthe state of the firearm to preserve power between tracking activitiesand having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a power management system thatmanages initiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state ofthe firearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having acamera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a power management system that manages initiation of usagetracking capabilities based on the state of the firearm to preservepower between tracking activities and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a power management system that managesinitiation of usage tracking capabilities based on the state of thefirearm to preserve power between tracking activities and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having sub-systems for tracking motionand location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forenabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having an interface for communicationwith a camera that is configured to capture images of the environment ofthe user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having an interfacefor communication with a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having an interface for communicationwith a wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having an interfacefor communication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having an interface for integration with atleast one of a mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having an interface for integrationwith an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having a system for triggering an alert basedon a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanismsand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanismsand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having an interface for integrating with atleast one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having an interface for integratingwith original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanismsand having an interface for integration with an insurance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having capabilityfor configuration in a plurality of alternative grip configurationssuitable for integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having capabilityfor configuration in a plurality of alternative grip configurationssuitable for integration into the grips of a variety of weapons whereinthe system enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having at least onesoftware subsystem that is configured to be updated over a network froma remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring usage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having an interface for coordination with atleast one other communication device selected from the group consistingof a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanismsand having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when beingused. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alertdata may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanismsand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having a system for providing usage alerts toa predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having a system for tracking a state of supplyof ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having an interfacefor integration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having an interfacefor integration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanismsand having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having a system for visualizing an identifiedthreat using an identified threat location and a threat dischargesignature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanismsand having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors wherein the action plan is formed from a set of predeterminedaction steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected tocoordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for enablingenergy harvesting mechanisms and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanismsand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanismsand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for enabling energy harvestingmechanisms and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for enabling energyharvesting mechanisms and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for enabling energy harvesting mechanisms and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having a firearm unit and having amachine vision system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems for trackingmotion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movementsof the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and havingan interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm and having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having an interface for integration with at leastone of a mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm and having a tagging systemfor associating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respect toindividual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm and having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having an interface for integratingwith at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having an interface for integrating with at leastone of an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm and having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and having aninterface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems for trackingmotion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movementsof the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and havingan interface for integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having an interface configured to receive an alert if another personis in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems for trackingmotion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movementsof the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and havingan interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems for trackingmotion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movementsof the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and havinga system for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems for trackingmotion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movementsof the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and havinga system for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems for trackingmotion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movementsof the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm and having a firearm withthe ability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by atleast one firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems for trackingmotion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movementsof the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and havinga firearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprisefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems for trackingmotion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movementsof the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems for trackingmotion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movementsof the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems for trackingmotion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reports movementsof the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having the ability to detect gesturesof a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having sub-systems for tracking motion and location of thefirearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to aninventory control system for the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having sub-systems fortracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein the system reportsmovements of the firearm to an inventory control system for the firearmand having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion andlocation of the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of thefirearm to an inventory control system for the firearm and having acamera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having sub-systems for tracking motion and locationof the firearm, wherein the system reports movements of the firearm toan inventory control system for the firearm and having a force sensorwherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingsub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm, wherein thesystem reports movements of the firearm to an inventory control systemfor the firearm and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving sub-systems for tracking motion and location of the firearm,wherein the system reports movements of the firearm to an inventorycontrol system for the firearm and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external device.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motionof a user of the firearm and having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motionof a user of the firearm and having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motionof a user of the firearm and having an interface for integrating with aninertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motionof a user of the firearm and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having aninterface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having at least one software subsystem that is configured tobe updated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motionof a user of the firearm and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motionof a user of the firearm and having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of auser of the firearm and having an interface for coordination with atleast one other communication device selected from the group consistingof a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a systemfor providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a systemfor tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motionof a user of the firearm and having a grip-located inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motionof a user of the firearm and having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of auser of the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motionof a user of the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motionof a user of the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a systemfor visualizing an identified threat using an identified threat locationand a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motionof a user of the firearm and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motionof a user of the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of auser of the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storingthe collected information, candidate action(s) and action comparisonresult in a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a motion tracking system fortracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a motion trackingsystem for tracking motion of a user of the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a motion tracking system for tracking motionof a user of the firearm and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amotion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of the firearm andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a userof the firearm and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a motion tracking system for tracking motion of a user of thefirearm and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehiclewherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having an interface for communication with awearable device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm andhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a camerathat is configured to capture images of the environment of the user ofthe firearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a camerathat is configured to capture images of the environment of the user ofthe firearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having aninterface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring usage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having at leastone algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having a systemfor identifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having an interface configured to receive analert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a system for trackinga state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a camerathat is configured to capture images of the environment of the user ofthe firearm and having an augmented reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein users may review or replay visual recreation or any associatedvideo, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a camerathat is configured to capture images of the environment of the user ofthe firearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a camerathat is configured to capture images of the environment of the user ofthe firearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having a systemfor identifying the location of a threat using the intersection of conesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm andhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having a systemfor automatic activation of a device that is external to the firearmupon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a camerathat is configured to capture images of the environment of the user ofthe firearm and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisescollecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a camerathat is configured to capture images of the environment of the user ofthe firearm and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a camerathat is configured to capture images of the environment of the user ofthe firearm and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifya threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a camera that is configured to capture images of theenvironment of the user of the firearm and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha camera that is configured to capture images of the environment of theuser of the firearm and having a system for filtering visualizations byuser rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a camera that is configured to captureimages of the environment of the user of the firearm and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a camera that isconfigured to capture images of the environment of the user of thefirearm and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engagesthe usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a camerathat is configured to capture images of the environment of the user ofthe firearm and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a camera that is configuredto capture images of the environment of the user of the firearm andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein theunmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having an interfacefor communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having amachine vision system and having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having amachine vision system and having an interface for integration with atleast one of a mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having an interface for integrationwith an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having an interface for communicationwith a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having an interfacefor integrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventorymanagement. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having an interface for integrationwith an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem and having at least one software subsystem that is configured tobe updated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having an interfacefor coordination with at least one other communication device selectedfrom the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heartrate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and aradio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having a capability for tracking howa firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alertdata may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem and having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a configuration for being disposed in a grip ofthe firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having amachine vision system and having a configuration for integration into asmart weapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving an interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having an interfacefor integration with a virtual reality system for training the user ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a virtualreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having an augmented reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a system for visualizing an identified threatusing an identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm unit and having a machine vision system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem and having a firearm configured to communicate over a range ofradio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicatingover at least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having amachine vision system and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having amachine vision system and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm unit and having a machine visionsystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyan optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm unit and having a machinevision system and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm unit and having a machine vision system and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm unit and having a machine vision system and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm unit andhaving a machine vision system and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearabledevice that provides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havingan interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice and having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice and having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having an interface for integration with anemergency response system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice and having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a taggingsystem for associating a firearm with identifying information for auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape canbe depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fireis directed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havinga system for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havingan interface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice and having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having an interface for integration with a gunplatform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havingan interface for integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having at leastone software subsystem that is configured to be updated over a networkfrom a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoilsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofrecoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learning system isintegrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havingat least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motionsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofmotion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning system isintegrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission ofalert codes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having an interface configuredto receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having a system for tracking astate of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice and having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havingan interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a virtualreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having an augmented reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having a system for identifyingthe location of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a systemfor visualizing an identified threat using an identified threat locationand a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having a system for generatinga three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having a system for generatinga three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a systemfor generating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensionalmap of a location having three-dimensional firearm location indicationsand three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a systemfor automatic activation of a device that is external to the firearmupon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme).In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparing thecandidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having a machine control systemfor teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that inputsensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wearable device and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wearable device and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wearable device and having a blue force trackingsystem for providing information related to friendly and hostile assets.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wearable deviceand having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages theusage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a wearabledevice and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wearable device and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having an interface for integration with at leastone of a mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having a system for triggeringan alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a system for initiating notifications or commandsbased on dashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having an interface for integrating with at least one ofa point-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a low drop-out regulator connected to atleast one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having an interface for integrating with at least one ofan airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having an interface forintegration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having aninterface for integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a capability for tracking how a firearm is heldwhen being used. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having an interface configuredto receive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having an interface for integration with glasses havingat least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a configuration for being disposed in a gripof the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions and having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having an augmented reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having a system for identifyingthe location of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a system for visualizing an identified threatusing an identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having a systemfor generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potentiallines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having a system for generatinga single visualization that displays a three-dimensional map of alocation having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a system for automatic activation of a device thatis external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a firearm configured to communicate over a rangeof radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfinding beltthat provides a user with directions and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system usingthird party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify anoptimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a system for filtering visualizations by userrank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding belt thatprovides a user with directions and having a blue force tracking systemfor providing information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding belt that provides a userwith directions and having a camera system having a system for detectinguser location based on captured images or video. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding belt that provides a user with directions and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding belt that provides a user withdirections and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having an interface for integration with at leastone of a mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having an interface for integration with anemergency response system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a low drop-out regulator connected to atleast one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having an interface for integrating with at leastone of an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having an interface for integrating with vehiclesand inventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and having at leastone algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having a capability for tracking howa firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having an interface configured to receive an alertif a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and having a systemfor tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and having a systemfor generating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and having a system for generatinga three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a system for automatic activation of a devicethat is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system usingthird party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a system for filtering visualizations by userrank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and having a blue force trackingsystem for providing information related to friendly and hostile assets.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions and having a force sensor wherein aforce sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having an interface for integration with at leastone of a mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having an interface integrationwith a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having an interface for integrating with vehiclesand inventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having aninterface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having capability for configuration in a pluralityof alternative grip configurations suitable for integration into thegrips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having capability for configuration in a pluralityof alternative grip configurations suitable for integration into thegrips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizablegrip configurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a capability for trackinghow a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having an interface configured to receive an alertif another person is in a direction in which the firearm is beingpointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a systemfor providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a virtualreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having an augmented reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a systemfor identifying the location of a threat using the intersection of conesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a systemfor generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a systemfor generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potentiallines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having a firearm configured to communicate over arange of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises storing the collected information, candidateaction(s) and action comparison result in a data structure thatrepresents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a machine control systemfor teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that inputsensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a wayfinding wearable device thatprovides a user with directions wherein the directions are based, atleast in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha wayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directionswherein the directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/orhaptic feedback and having a system for filtering visualizations by userrank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a wayfinding wearable devicethat provides a user with directions wherein the directions are based,at least in part, on vibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a blueforce tracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a wayfindingwearable device that provides a user with directions wherein thedirections are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a camera system having a system for detecting userlocation based on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a force sensor wherein aforce sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a wayfinding wearable device that provides a userwith directions wherein the directions are based, at least in part, onvibrations and/or haptic feedback and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with awayfinding wearable device that provides a user with directions whereinthe directions are based, at least in part, on vibrations and/or hapticfeedback and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehiclewherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device and having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device and having an interface for integration with atleast one of a mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having an interface for integrationwith an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having an interface for communicationwith a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice and having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having an interface for integration with a gunplatform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having aninterface for integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when beingused. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice and having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a configuration for being disposed in a gripof the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device and having a configuration for integration intoa smart weapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device and having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having an augmented reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device and having a system for identifying the locationof a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed gripthat is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having the ability to detect gesturesof a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external deviceand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having a force sensorwherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking system isactivated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having a tagging system for associatinga firearm with identifying information for a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking system isactivated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having an interface for integration with a gunplatform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having an interface for integration withan insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having at least onesoftware subsystem that is configured to be updated over a network froma remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking system isactivated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a capability for tracking how a firearm is heldwhen being used. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having an interface configuredto receive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking system isactivated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based onrounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having a configurationfor integration into a smart weapon having a user authenticationcapability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking system isactivated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having an augmented reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a system for generatinga measure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a firearm configured to communicate over arange of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking system isactivated based on motion detection from the body camera system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking system isactivated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking system isactivated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface by which theusage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signalfrom an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking system isactivated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface bywhich the usage tracking system is activated upon receiving anactivation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generatea measure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system using third party datastreams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface by which the usage tracking system is activated uponreceiving an activation signal from an external device wherein thefirearm usage tracking system is activated based on motion detectionfrom the body camera system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface by which the usage trackingsystem is activated upon receiving an activation signal from an externaldevice wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based onmotion detection from the body camera system and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface by which the usage tracking system isactivated upon receiving an activation signal from an external devicewherein the firearm usage tracking system is activated based on motiondetection from the body camera system and having a camera system havinga system for detecting user location based on captured images or video.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface by which the usage tracking system is activated upon receivingan activation signal from an external device wherein the firearm usagetracking system is activated based on motion detection from the bodycamera system and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface by which the usagetracking system is activated upon receiving an activation signal from anexternal device wherein the firearm usage tracking system is activatedbased on motion detection from the body camera system and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface by whichthe usage tracking system is activated upon receiving an activationsignal from an external device wherein the firearm usage tracking systemis activated based on motion detection from the body camera system andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein theunmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm and having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm and having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm and having a taggingsystem for associating a firearm with identifying information for auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations andtimes of events tracked with respect to individual firearm units,including at least one of discharge events, grip events, un-holsteringevents, and firearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelonviews. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm and having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm and having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and having alow drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having an interface for integrating with atleast one of an airport security system, an airport information system,a transportation security system, a transportation information system,and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm and having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm and having an interfacefor integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having an interface for integration with a gun platform. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having an interface for integration with an insurance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm and having at least onesoftware subsystem that is configured to be updated over a network froma remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm and having at least one algorithm for determining the motionof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm and having an interface for integration with glasses havingat least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge ina specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having an interface for integration with anaugmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a system for identifying the locationof a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having a system for generating a single visualization that displaysa three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and whereinthe usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associated with thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm and having a system for managinga coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a wearable device other than the firearmand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with awearable device other than the firearm and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifya threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a wearable device other than the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a wearable deviceother than the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple availablefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm and having a system for filtering visualizations by userrank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a wearable device other thanthe firearm and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and having acamera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a wearabledevice other than the firearm and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a wearable device other than the firearm and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havingan interface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and having alow drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having an interface for integrating with vehiclesand inventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havingan interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having an interface forintegration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and having aninterface for integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having an interface configured to receive an alertif a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga virtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga system for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga system for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having a firearm withthe ability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by atleast one firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga firearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with at least one of amobile application and a mobile device and having a system for managinga coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system usingthird party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith at least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with at least one of a mobile application and a mobiledevice and having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withat least one of a mobile application and a mobile device and having acamera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with at least oneof a mobile application and a mobile device and having a force sensorwherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with at least one of a mobile application anda mobile device and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with at least one of a mobileapplication and a mobile device and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having a taggingsystem for associating a firearm with identifying information for auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem and having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an emergency response system and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and havingan interface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and havingan interface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and havingan interface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and havingan interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and havingan interface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and havingan interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an emergency response system and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and havingan interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem and having an interface for integration with a gun platform. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and havingan interface for integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and havingat least one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoilsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofrecoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and having a capability for tracking how a firearm isheld when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and having an interface configured to receive an alertif another person is in a direction in which the firearm is beingpointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an emergency response system and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an emergency response system and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem and having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition basedon rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having a configurationfor being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip isinstalled on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having auser authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having an interface for integration with a virtual reality systemfor training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and having an augmented reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an emergency response system and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having a system for generating a single visualization that displaysa three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an emergency response system and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determining for aportion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an emergency response system and having a machine control systemfor teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that inputsensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an emergency responsesystem and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an emergency response system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan emergency response system and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an emergency response system and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages theusage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an emergencyresponse system and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an emergency response systemand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape canbe depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fireis directed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations andevents wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence and having a system for initiating notifications or commandsbased on dashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence and having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and havingan interface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having aninterface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence and having an interface for integration withan insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurationsand textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoilsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofrecoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm whereinthe machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence and having an interface for coordination withat least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having an interface configured to receive analert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having a configuration for being disposed in agrip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the tripafter removal of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having an interface for integration with a virtual reality systemfor training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having an interface for integration with anaugmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence and having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein users may review or replay visual recreation or any associatedvideo, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence and having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a systemfor visualizing an identified threat using an identified threat locationand a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and havinga system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fortriggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparing thecandidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisesassociated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storingthe collected information, candidate action(s) and action comparisonresult in a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for triggering an alertbased on a geo-fence and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for triggering analert based on a geo-fence and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fenceand having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages theusage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for triggering an alert based on ageo-fence and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for triggering an alert based on a geo-fence and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respect toindividual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelonviews. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated incases where the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a system for initiating notifications or commandsbased on dashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havingan interface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having an interface for integrating with atleast one of an airport security system, an airport information system,a transportation security system, a transportation information system,and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having an interfacefor integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having an interfacefor integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havingat least one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having an interfacefor coordination with at least one other communication device selectedfrom the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heartrate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and aradio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having a capability for trackinghow a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alertdata may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having a system for providing usage alerts toa predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having a system for tracking astate of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havinga grip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havingan interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havingan interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a virtual reality system for training a user howto install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having an augmented reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having a system for visualizing an identifiedthreat using an identified threat location and a threat dischargesignature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havinga system for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havinga system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a tagging systemfor associating a firearm with identifying information for a user andwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havinga system for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havinga firearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the atleast one geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a tagging system forassociating a firearm with identifying information for a user and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a tagging system for associating a firearm with identifyinginformation for a user and having a machine control system for teamingwith a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a tagging systemfor associating a firearm with identifying information for a user andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a tagging system for associating a firearmwith identifying information for a user and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a tagging system for associating a firearm withidentifying information for a user and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atagging system for associating a firearm with identifying informationfor a user and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a tagging system for associating afirearm with identifying information for a user and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone orother suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show thearea to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated incases where the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having an interface for integrating with at least one ofa point-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having an interface for integrating with at least one ofan airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having an interface for integrating with aninertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events and having an interface forintegration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventsand having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having at least one algorithm for determining the motionof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventsand having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having a grip-located inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventsand having an interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving an interface for integration with a virtual reality system fortraining the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having an augmented reality system for traininga user how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventsand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventsand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventsand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventsand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventsand having a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a system for managinga coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having a system for filtering visualizations by userrank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventsand having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventsand having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages theusage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone orother suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show thearea to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events and having a system for initiating notificationsor commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having an interfacefor communication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having an interfacefor reporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having an interfacefor integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and aninventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand having an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havingan interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having an interfacefor integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having an interfacefor integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having capabilityfor configuration in a plurality of alternative grip configurationssuitable for integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoilsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofrecoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learning system isintegrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events and having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having an interfacefor coordination with at least one other communication device selectedfrom the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heartrate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and aradio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand having an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havingan interface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havingan interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupplyis initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events and having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having an interfacefor integration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having an interfacefor integration with a virtual reality system for training the user ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events and having a virtual reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havingan augmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events and having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respect toindividual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga system for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga system for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a firearmwith the ability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by atleast one firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprisefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respect toindividual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard reports locations and timesof events tracked with respect to individual firearm units, including atleast one of discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, andfirearm raising events and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard reportslocations and times of events tracked with respect to individual firearmunits, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga system for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard reports locations and times of eventstracked with respect to individual firearm units, including at least oneof discharge events, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearmraising events and having a camera system having a system for detectinguser location based on captured images or video. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardreports locations and times of events tracked with respect to individualfirearm units, including at least one of discharge events, grip events,un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked withrespect to individual firearm units, including at least one of dischargeevents, grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising eventsand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard reports locations and times of events tracked with respectto individual firearm units, including at least one of discharge events,grip events, un-holstering events, and firearm raising events and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having aninterface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having capabilityfor configuration in a plurality of alternative grip configurationssuitable for integration into the grips of a variety of weapons whereinthe system enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having an interface configured to receive an alertif a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving an interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having an interfacefor integration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard interface is customizable and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a firearm configuredto communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard interface is customizable andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple availablefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard interface is customizable and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboardinterface is customizable and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a force sensorwherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard interface is customizable and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard interfaceis customizable and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelonviews. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected and having a system for initiating notifications or commandsbased on dashboard actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected and having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depictedadjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directedand having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a low drop-out regulator connected toat least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed and having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having an interface for integrating with aninertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having an interface forintegration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depictedadjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directedand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depictedadjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directedand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurationsand textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depictedadjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directedand having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depictedadjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directedand having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depictedadjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directedand having an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected and having an interface configured to receive an alert if afirearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed and having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depictedadjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directedand having a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having auser authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a grip-located inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed and having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a virtual reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depictedadjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directedand having a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a system for visualizing an identifiedthreat using an identified threat location and a threat dischargesignature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depictedadjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directedand having a system for generating a three-dimensional representation ofa user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected and having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a system for automatic activation of adevice that is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggeringevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a firearm withthe ability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by atleast one firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a firearm configured to communicateover a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection of anotherfirearm communicating over at least one frequency in the range offrequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depictedadjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directedand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed and having the ability to detect gesturesof a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depictedadjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directedand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depictedadjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire is directedand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein a cone or other suitable shape can bedepicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to which live fire isdirected and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or other suitableshape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the area to whichlive fire is directed and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereina cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon toshow the area to which live fire is directed and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having aforce sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein a cone or other suitable shape can be depicted adjacent to theweapon to show the area to which live fire is directed and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein a cone or othersuitable shape can be depicted adjacent to the weapon to show the areato which live fire is directed and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a map-based interface for displayingfirearm locations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated incases where the density of units exceeds a threshold amount. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having an interface for communication with awith a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having an interface for integrating with atleast one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having alow drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having aninterface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm whereinthe machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring usage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearm whereinthe machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having an interface configuredto receive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for tracking a state of supplyof ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a virtual reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having an augmentedreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for identifying the location ofa threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for visualizing an identifiedthreat using an identified threat location and a threat dischargesignature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events wherein thedashboard has multi-echelon views and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a system for generatinga single visualization that displays a three-dimensional map of alocation having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed ina 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a machine control system for teaming witha human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinthe dashboard has multi-echelon views and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein the dashboard has multi-echelon views and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein the dashboard hasmulti-echelon views and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount and having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount and having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where thedensity of units exceeds a threshold amount and having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where thedensity of units exceeds a threshold amount and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having an interface for integration with a gun platform. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having an interface for integration withan insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount and having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having at least one software subsystem that is configured tobe updated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having an interface for integration witha physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where thedensity of units exceeds a threshold amount and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where thedensity of units exceeds a threshold amount and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount and having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where thedensity of units exceeds a threshold amount and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where thedensity of units exceeds a threshold amount and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-basedinterface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where thedensity of units exceeds a threshold amount and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where thedensity of units exceeds a threshold amount and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a map-based interface for displaying firearm locations and eventswherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density ofunits exceeds a threshold amount and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming witha machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having the ability to detect gestures ofa human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where thedensity of units exceeds a threshold amount and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a map-based interface for displaying firearmlocations and events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in caseswhere the density of units exceeds a threshold amount and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a map-based interface for displaying firearm locationsand events wherein overlapping units are aggregated in cases where thedensity of units exceeds a threshold amount and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a map-based interface fordisplaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping units areaggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a camera system having a systemfor detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a map-based interfacefor displaying firearm locations and events wherein overlapping unitsare aggregated in cases where the density of units exceeds a thresholdamount and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amap-based interface for displaying firearm locations and events whereinoverlapping units are aggregated in cases where the density of unitsexceeds a threshold amount and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having an interface for communication with a witha dispatch system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for initiating notifications or commands basedon dashboard actions and having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one ofan inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for initiating notifications or commands basedon dashboard actions and having an interface for integration with a gunplatform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for initiating notifications or commands basedon dashboard actions and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having at leastone algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having at leastone algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for initiating notifications or commandsbased on dashboard actions and having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions andhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having an interface configured to receive an alert if afirearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having a systemfor providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions andhaving a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based onrounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions andhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions andhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having an augmented reality system for training a user howto install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for initiating notifications or commands basedon dashboard actions and having a system for identifying the location ofa threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions andhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having a systemfor generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potentiallines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for initiating notifications or commands basedon dashboard actions and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for initiating notifications or commands basedon dashboard actions and wherein the usage tracking system is disposedin a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having a system for automatic activation of adevice that is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggeringevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for initiating notifications or commands basedon dashboard actions and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for initiating notifications or commands basedon dashboard actions and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for initiating notifications or commands basedon dashboard actions and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for initiating notifications or commands basedon dashboard actions and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisescomparing the candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for initiating notifications or commands based ondashboard actions and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors wherein the action plan is formed from a set of predeterminedaction steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected tocoordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for initiating notifications or commandsbased on dashboard actions and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forinitiating notifications or commands based on dashboard actions andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for initiatingnotifications or commands based on dashboard actions and having a blueforce tracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for initiating notifications or commands basedon dashboard actions and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for initiating notifications or commands based on dashboardactions and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engagesthe usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for initiating notifications orcommands based on dashboard actions and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having aninterface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having at least onesoftware subsystem that is configured to be updated over a network froma remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system and having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and having a system for providing usage alertsto a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system andhaving a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based onrounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a configurationfor being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip isinstalled on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system andhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having an augmentedreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for communication with a with adispatch system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for communication with a with a dispatch system andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming witha machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for communication witha with a dispatch system and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify anoptimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for communication with a with a dispatchsystem and having a camera system having a system for detecting userlocation based on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a force sensorwherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for communication with a with a dispatch system and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcommunication with a with a dispatch system and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system andhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem and having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system and having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having capability for configuration in a pluralityof alternative grip configurations suitable for integration into thegrips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizablegrip configurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system and having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface integration witha logistics and delivery system and having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having a capability for tracking how a firearm isheld when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having an interface configured to receive an alertif another person is in a direction in which the firearm is beingpointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system andhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface integration witha logistics and delivery system and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem and having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system and having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having an interfacefor integration with a virtual reality system for training the user ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem and having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system andhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having an augmentedreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem and having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having a system for automatic activation of a devicethat is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface integration witha logistics and delivery system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface integration witha logistics and delivery system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface integration witha logistics and delivery system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface integration witha logistics and delivery system and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface integration with a logistics and delivery system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface integration with alogistics and delivery system and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceintegration with a logistics and delivery system and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface integration with a logistics and deliverysystem and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engagesthe usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface integration with a logistics anddelivery system and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface integration with a logistics and delivery system andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein theunmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem and having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system and having an interface for integrating with aninertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system and having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having aninterface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system and having an interface forintegration with an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having capabilityfor configuration in a plurality of alternative grip configurationssuitable for integration into the grips of a variety of weapons whereinthe system enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem and having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having a systemfor tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system and having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having a systemfor visualizing an identified threat using an identified threat locationand a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and wherein the usage tracking systemis disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system and having a system for automatic activation of adevice that is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggeringevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearablesensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for reporting events to an evidencecollection system and having a system for managing a coordinated team ofa human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for reporting eventsto an evidence collection system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for reporting events to an evidence collectionsystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system and having a blue force trackingsystem for providing information related to friendly and hostile assets.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for reporting events to an evidence collection system andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for reporting events to anevidence collection system and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forreporting events to an evidence collection system and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for reportingevents to an evidence collection system and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having an interface for integrating with aninertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having an interfacefor integrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventorymanagement. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having an interface for integrationwith an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and having at least one software subsystem that is configuredto be updated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoilof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having an interfacefor coordination with at least one other communication device selectedfrom the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heartrate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and aradio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having a capability for tracking howa firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having an interface configured to receive analert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm is beingpointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having a system for tracking a state of supplyof ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having an interfacefor integration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having an interfacefor integration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having a system for visualizing an identifiedthreat using an identified threat location and a threat dischargesignature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisescomparing the candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventorysystem for tracking ammunition and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storingthe collected information, candidate action(s) and action comparisonresult in a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-salesystem and an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof a point-of-sale system and an inventory system for trackingammunition and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of a point-of-sale system and an inventory system fortracking ammunition and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of apoint-of-sale system and an inventory system for tracking ammunition andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of a point-of-sale systemand an inventory system for tracking ammunition and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having alow drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of aninertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communications interfaceand a location system and having an interface for integrating with atleast one of an airport security system, an airport information system,a transportation security system, a transportation information system,and an aircraft flight deck. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having an interface for integrating with vehiclesand inventory for fleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system and having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of aninertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communications interfaceand a location system and having an interface for integration with a gunplatform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of aninertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communications interfaceand a location system and having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having at least one software subsystem that is configured tobe updated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one ofan inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system and having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system andhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having alow drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having an interface configured to receive an alertif another person is in a direction in which the firearm is beingpointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having an interface configured to receive an alertif a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having alow drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of aninertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communications interfaceand a location system and having a configuration for integration into asmart weapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system andhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system andhaving an interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system and having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of aninertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communications interfaceand a location system and having a system for identifying the locationof a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system andhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a system for generating asingle visualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a locationhaving three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of aninertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communications interfaceand a location system and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one ofan inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having alow drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming witha machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system and having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one ofan inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-outregulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, abattery, a network communications interface and a location system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having alow drop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertialmeasurement unit, a battery, a network communications interface and alocation system and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulatorconnected to at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, anetwork communications interface and a location system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a low drop-out regulator connectedto at least one of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a networkcommunications interface and a location system and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at least one of aninertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communications interfaceand a location system and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a lowdrop-out regulator connected to at least one of an inertial measurementunit, a battery, a network communications interface and a locationsystem and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engagesthe usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a low drop-out regulator connected to at leastone of an inertial measurement unit, a battery, a network communicationsinterface and a location system and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having an interface for integration with a gun platform.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck and having at least one software subsystem thatis configured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoilof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a capability for trackinghow a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having an interface configuredto receive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck and having an interface configured to receive analert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck and having a grip-located inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck and having an interfacefor integration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck and having a virtualreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system for visualizingan identified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving a system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices arereported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with at least one of an airportsecurity system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a machine control systemfor teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that inputsensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with at least one of anairport security system, an airport information system, a transportationsecurity system, a transportation information system, and an aircraftflight deck and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with at least one of an airport security system, an airportinformation system, a transportation security system, a transportationinformation system, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withat least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with at least one of an airport securitysystem, an airport information system, a transportation security system,a transportation information system, and an aircraft flight deck andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith at least one of an airport security system, an airport informationsystem, a transportation security system, a transportation informationsystem, and an aircraft flight deck and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with at least oneof an airport security system, an airport information system, atransportation security system, a transportation information system, andan aircraft flight deck and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havingan interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havingan interface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoilsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofrecoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havingan interface for coordination with at least one other communicationdevice selected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmetcamera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobilephone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havingan interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a capability for trackinghow a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having an interface configured to receive an alert if another personis in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and having an interface configured to receive analert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havingan interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havinga system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition basedon rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and having a configuration for being disposed in agrip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the tripafter removal of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and having a configuration for integration into asmart weapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having an interface for integrationwith a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havingan interface for integration with a virtual reality system for trainingthe user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havingan interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havingan augmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle and having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and wherein the usage tracking systemis disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havinga system for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havinga firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparing thecandidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associated with thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of avehicle and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havinga system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system usingthird party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with an inertial measurement unitpositioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withan inertial measurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicleand having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a blue force tracking systemfor providing information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with an inertial measurement unit positionedin a steering wheel of a vehicle and having a force sensor wherein aforce sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with an inertial measurement unit positioned in a steeringwheel of a vehicle and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with an inertialmeasurement unit positioned in a steering wheel of a vehicle and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having an interface for integration witha gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having an interface for integrationwith an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory managementand having capability for configuration in a plurality of alternativegrip configurations suitable for integration into the grips of a varietyof weapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurationsand textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory managementand having an interface configured to receive an alert if another personis in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory managementand having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory managementand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having an interface for integrationwith a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having an interface for integration withan augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory managementand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory managementand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory managementand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory managementand having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory managementand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determining for aportion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having the ability to detect gestures ofa human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory managementand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withvehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory management and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with vehicles andinventory for fleet/inventory management and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with vehicles and inventoryfor fleet/inventory management and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with vehicles and inventory for fleet/inventory managementand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with vehicles and inventory forfleet/inventory management and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having an interface for integrationwith an insurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components andhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components and having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoilof a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having an interfacefor coordination with at least one other communication device selectedfrom the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heartrate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and aradio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alertdata may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinthe system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a configuration for being disposed in a grip ofthe firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having an interfacefor integration with a virtual reality system for training the user ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a virtualreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having an augmentedreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a system for visualizing an identified threatusing an identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components andwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a firearm configuredto communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integratingwith original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer(OEM) components and having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integrating with originalequipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integrating with original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) components and having a camera system having a systemfor detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integrating with original equipment manufacturer (OEM)components and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integrating withoriginal equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform and having an interface for integration with aninsurance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a gun platform andhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform and havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform and having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a gunplatform and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform and having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with agun platform and having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a gun platform andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with agun platform and having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a gun platform andhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with agun platform and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a gun platform andhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with agun platform and having an interface configured to receive an alert if afirearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform and having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a gun platform andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a gunplatform and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having an interfacefor integration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform and having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having an interfacefor integration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a gun platform andhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a gun platform andhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with agun platform and having a system for visualizing an identified threatusing an identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform and having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a gun platform andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a gunplatform and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a gun platform andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a gunplatform and having a firearm configured to communicate over a range ofradio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicatingover at least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with agun platform and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with agun platform and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with agun platform and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisesdetermining for a portion of the collected information at least onefirearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with agun platform and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a gun platform and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a gunplatform and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors wherein the action plan is formed from a set of predeterminedaction steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected tocoordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a gun platform andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a gun platform andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a gun platform andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a gunplatform and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a gun platform and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a gunplatform and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with agun platform and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyan optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with agun platform and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a gun platform and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a force sensorwherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a gun platform and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with agun platform and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an insurance system and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an insurance system and having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having at leastone software subsystem that is configured to be updated over a networkfrom a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with an insurance systemand having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an insurance system and having at least one algorithmfor determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoilsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofrecoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learning system isintegrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an insurance system and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system and havingat least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motionsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofmotion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning system isintegrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an insurance system and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an insurance systemand having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission ofalert codes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an insurance systemand having an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an insurance system and having an interface configuredto receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an insurance systemand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an insurancesystem and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an insurance system and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an insurance system and having a system for tracking astate of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an insurance systemand having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an insurancesystem and having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an insurance system and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system and havingan interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having a virtualreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having an augmented reality system for traininga user how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an insurance system and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an insurancesystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having a systemfor identifying the location of a threat using the intersection of conesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system and havinga system for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an insurance system and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an insurance system and having a system for generatinga three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an insurance system and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having a systemfor generating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensionalmap of a location having three-dimensional firearm location indicationsand three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed ina 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having a systemfor automatic activation of a device that is external to the firearmupon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an insurance systemand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an insurance system and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an insurance systemand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an insurance system and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an insurance system and having a firearm configured to communicateover a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection of anotherfirearm communicating over at least one frequency in the range offrequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an insurance systemand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with an insurance systemand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an insurancesystem and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an insurance systemand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an insurance system and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with an insurance systemand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparing thecandidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisesassociated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storingthe collected information, candidate action(s) and action comparisonresult in a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an insurance system and having a machine control system for teamingwith a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an insurance systemand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an insurance system and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an insurancesystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan insurance system and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an insurance system and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an insurance systemand having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages theusage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an insurancesystem and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an insurance system and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having at least one software subsystem thatis configured to be updated over a network from a remote system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having a system for providingusage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a configuration for integration intoa smart weapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a virtual reality system for traininga user how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having an augmented reality system for training a user howto install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a system for identifying the locationof a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having a systemfor generating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a firearm with the ability to detectjamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearm in amesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the meshnetwork based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a firearm configured to communicateover a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection of anotherfirearm communicating over at least one frequency in the range offrequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having a system for managinga coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a system for filtering visualizationsby user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a camera system having a system for detecting userlocation based on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehiclewherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having at least one software subsystem that is configuredto be updated over a network from a remote system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures and havinga system for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures and havingan interface for coordination with at least one other communicationdevice selected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmetcamera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobilephone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having an interface for integration witha physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having a configurationfor being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip isinstalled on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having an interface for integration witha home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having an interface for integration witha virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a system for visualizing an identified threat usingan identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures and having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures and whereinthe usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures and having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures and having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having capability for configuration in aplurality of alternative grip configurations suitable for integrationinto the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the system enablescustomizable grip configurations and textures and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having capability forconfiguration in a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitablefor integration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein thesystem enables customizable grip configurations and textures and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having capability for configuration in a plurality ofalternative grip configurations suitable for integration into the gripsof a variety of weapons wherein the system enables customizable gripconfigurations and textures and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a camera system having a system for detecting userlocation based on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having capability for configurationin a plurality of alternative grip configurations suitable forintegration into the grips of a variety of weapons wherein the systemenables customizable grip configurations and textures and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving capability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided havingcapability for configuration in a plurality of alternative gripconfigurations suitable for integration into the grips of a variety ofweapons wherein the system enables customizable grip configurations andtextures and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehiclewherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and having an interface configured to receive an alert if afirearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system and havingan interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system and havinga system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupplyis initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system and havinga system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein thesystem enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system and having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving an interface for integration with a virtual reality system fortraining the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one software subsystem that is configured tobe updated over a network from a remote system and having an augmentedreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system and having a system for visualizingan identified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one software subsystem that is configured tobe updated over a network from a remote system and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one software subsystem that is configured tobe updated over a network from a remote system and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system and havinga firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having the ability to detect gesturesof a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one software subsystem that is configured tobe updated over a network from a remote system and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least one softwaresubsystem that is configured to be updated over a network from a remotesystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one software subsystem that is configured to be updatedover a network from a remote system and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one software subsystem that is configured to be updated over anetwork from a remote system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system and havinga camera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one software subsystem that isconfigured to be updated over a network from a remote system and havinga force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one software subsystem that is configured to beupdated over a network from a remote system and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one software subsystemthat is configured to be updated over a network from a remote system andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein theunmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit and havingat least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based onthe motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at leastone inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoilsignature is determined by applying machine learning to a data set ofrecoil events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit and having a systemfor identifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit and havinga system for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having an interface for coordination withat least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit and having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a system for providing usage alertsto a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a grip-located inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit and having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit and havingan augmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit and having a systemfor identifying the location of a threat using the intersection of conesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit and having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit and havinga system for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit and having a systemfor generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit and havinga firearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesis derived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate a measure of danger related to a detected threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit and having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm and having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having an interface configured to receive analert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm is beingpointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm and having an interface configuredto receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm and having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a configuration for integration into asmart weapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a grip-located inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having an interface for integration with a virtual reality systemfor training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm and having a virtual reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having an augmentedreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a system for generating a single visualization that displaysa three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and wherein the usage tracking system is disposedin a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a firearm with the ability to detectjamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearm in amesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the meshnetwork based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesis derived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determining for aportion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparing thecandidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associated with thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a machine control system for teamingwith a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system using third party datastreams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple availablefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm and having ablue force tracking system for providing information related to friendlyand hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm and having a force sensor wherein aforce sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having at least one algorithm for determiningthe motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearmduring usage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit,wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined by applyingmachine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having at least one algorithmfor determining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature ofa firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and havingan interface for coordination with at least one other communicationdevice selected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmetcamera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobilephone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and havingan interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having an interface configured to receive analert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having a systemfor providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for trackinga state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a virtual reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having a systemfor generating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensionalmap of a location having three-dimensional firearm location indicationsand three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed ina 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a firearm configuredto communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of therecoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisescomparing the candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming witha machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a machine control system for teaming witha human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining therecoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringrecoil as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the recoil signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of recoil events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the recoil of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during recoil asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the recoil signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of recoil events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a blue force trackingsystem for providing information related to friendly and hostile assets.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a camera system havinga system for detecting user location based on captured images or video.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a force sensor whereina force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the recoil of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during recoil as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the recoil signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of recoilevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the recoil of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during recoil as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the recoil signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of recoil events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm and having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and having an interface configured to receive an alertif another person is in a direction in which the firearm is beingpointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm and having an interface configuredto receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having a configuration for being disposed ina grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having an interface for integration with ahome security system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and having an augmented reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein users may review or replayvisual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm and having a system for visualizingan identified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm and having a system for generatinga three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a system for generating a single visualization that displaysa three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having a system for automatic activation of adevice that is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggeringevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and having a firearm with the ability to detect jammingof at least one radio frequency by at least one firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh networkbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determining for aportion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparing thecandidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associated with thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having a machine control system for teamingwith a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system using third party datastreams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm and having a system for filtering visualizations by userrank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm and having a blue force trackingsystem for providing information related to friendly and hostile assets.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for identifying movements andactions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having an interface for coordination with atleast one other communication device selected from the group consistingof a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having an interface configured to receive analert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having a systemfor providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system and having a system for tracking astate of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a virtual reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed ina 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion ofa firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a firearm configuredto communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving at least one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearmbased on the motion signature of a firearm during usage as measured byat least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of themotion signature is determined by applying machine learning to a dataset of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learning systemis integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisescomparing the candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises storing the collected information, candidateaction(s) and action comparison result in a data structure thatrepresents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming witha machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a machine control system for teaming witha human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having at least one algorithm for determining themotion of a firearm based on the motion signature of a firearm duringusage as measured by at least one inertial measurement unit, whereinrecognition of the motion signature is determined by applying machinelearning to a data set of motion events for the firearm wherein themachine learning system is integrated with an artificial intelligencesystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having at least one algorithm for determining the motion of afirearm based on the motion signature of a firearm during usage asmeasured by at least one inertial measurement unit, wherein recognitionof the motion signature is determined by applying machine learning to adata set of motion events for the firearm wherein the machine learningsystem is integrated with an artificial intelligence system and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having at least onealgorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on the motionsignature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least one inertialmeasurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signature isdetermined by applying machine learning to a data set of motion eventsfor the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integrated withan artificial intelligence system and having a blue force trackingsystem for providing information related to friendly and hostile assets.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a camera system havinga system for detecting user location based on captured images or video.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a force sensor whereina force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having atleast one algorithm for determining the motion of a firearm based on themotion signature of a firearm during usage as measured by at least oneinertial measurement unit, wherein recognition of the motion signatureis determined by applying machine learning to a data set of motionevents for the firearm wherein the machine learning system is integratedwith an artificial intelligence system and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having at least one algorithm fordetermining the motion of a firearm based on the motion signature of afirearm during usage as measured by at least one inertial measurementunit, wherein recognition of the motion signature is determined byapplying machine learning to a data set of motion events for the firearmwherein the machine learning system is integrated with an artificialintelligence system and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode and having a system for providingusage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a system for tracking astate of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving an interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode and having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a blue force tracking systemfor providing information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode and having a force sensor wherein aforce sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions and having an interfacefor coordination with at least one other communication device selectedfrom the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heartrate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and aradio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions andhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions andhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions andhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission ofalert codes is triggered based on the identified movements and actionsand having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a system for tracking a state of supplyof ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission ofalert codes is triggered based on the identified movements and actionsand having a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having auser authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a grip-located inertial measurementunit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions andhaving an interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions and having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission ofalert codes is triggered based on the identified movements and actionsand having a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions and having an augmentedreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission ofalert codes is triggered based on the identified movements and actionsand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a system for identifying the locationof a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions and having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions andhaving a system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a system for automatic activation of adevice that is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggeringevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission ofalert codes is triggered based on the identified movements and actionsand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying movements and actions while the firearm usage trackingsystem is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggeredbased on the identified movements and actions and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises storing the collected information, candidateaction(s) and action comparison result in a data structure thatrepresents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission ofalert codes is triggered based on the identified movements and actionsand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for identifying movements and actions whilethe firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmissionof alert codes is triggered based on the identified movements andactions and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission ofalert codes is triggered based on the identified movements and actionsand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying movements and actions while the firearmusage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alertcodes is triggered based on the identified movements and actions andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission ofalert codes is triggered based on the identified movements and actionsand having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying movements and actions while the firearm usagetracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes istriggered based on the identified movements and actions and having ablue force tracking system for providing information related to friendlyand hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying movements and actions while thefirearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode wherein transmission ofalert codes is triggered based on the identified movements and actionsand having a camera system having a system for detecting user locationbased on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying movementsand actions while the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep modewherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifyingmovements and actions while the firearm usage tracking system is insleep mode wherein transmission of alert codes is triggered based on theidentified movements and actions and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying movements and actionswhile the firearm usage tracking system is in sleep mode whereintransmission of alert codes is triggered based on the identifiedmovements and actions and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for coordinationwith at least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having an interface configured to receive an alert if afirearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having an interface for integration with glasses havingat least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system for providingusage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand having a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge ina specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for coordination withat least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition basedon rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a configurationfor integration into a smart weapon having a user authenticationcapability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for coordination withat least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and havingan interface for integration with a virtual reality system for trainingthe user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having an interfacefor integration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand having a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for coordinationwith at least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for coordinationwith at least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system for visualizingan identified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system for generatinga measure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system for generatinga single visualization that displays a three-dimensional map of alocation having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for coordination withat least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and whereinthe usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for coordinationwith at least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for coordinationwith at least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a firearm withthe ability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by atleast one firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for coordinationwith at least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for coordination withat least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for coordinationwith at least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesis derived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme).In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for coordinationwith at least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for coordination withat least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a machine control systemfor teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that inputsensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for coordination withat least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for coordination withat least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for coordination withat least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for coordination with at leastone other communication device selected from the group consisting of abody camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiologicalmonitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for coordination with at least one othercommunication device selected from the group consisting of a bodycamera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, a physiological monitor,a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for coordination with at least one other communication deviceselected from the group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, aheart rate monitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone,and a radio and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for coordination withat least one other communication device selected from the groupconsisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart rate monitor, aphysiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radio and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forcoordination with at least one other communication device selected fromthe group consisting of a body camera, a helmet camera, a heart ratemonitor, a physiological monitor, a pager, a mobile phone, and a radioand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor and having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having an interface configured to receive analert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset,another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor and having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a system for providing usage alerts toa predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor and having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a configuration for being disposed in agrip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the tripafter removal of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having an interface for integration with ahome security system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor and having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor and having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a virtual reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor andhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a system for visualizing an identifiedthreat using an identified threat location and a threat dischargesignature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor and wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor and having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a physiological monitor andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify anoptimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a physiological monitor and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a physiologicalmonitor and having a camera system having a system for detecting userlocation based on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a physiological monitor and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a physiological monitor and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with aphysiological monitor and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havingan interface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used and having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a capability for tracking how a firearm isheld when being used and having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used and having an interface for integration with glasses havingat least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havingan interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used and having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking howa firearm is held when being used and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used and having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used and having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used and having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a capability for tracking how a firearm isheld when being used and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used and having an interfacefor integration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used and having a virtualreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used and having an augmented reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a capability for tracking how a firearm isheld when being used and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking howa firearm is held when being used and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking howa firearm is held when being used and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being usedand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga firearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a capability for tracking how a firearm isheld when being used and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being usedand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a capability for tracking how a firearm isheld when being used and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking howa firearm is held when being used and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a capability for tracking how a firearm isheld when being used and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisesdetermining for a portion of the collected information at least onefirearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being usedand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associated with thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being usedand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking howa firearm is held when being used and having a machine control systemfor teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that inputsensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a capability for tracking how a firearm is held whenbeing used and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a capability fortracking how a firearm is held when being used and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a capability for tracking how a firearm isheld when being used and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a capability for tracking how a firearm is held when being usedand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking how afirearm is held when being used and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a capability for tracking how a firearm isheld when being used and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acapability for tracking how a firearm is held when being used and havinga camera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a capability for tracking how a firearm isheld when being used and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a capability for tracking howa firearm is held when being used and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a capability for tracking how a firearm isheld when being used and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed and having an interface configured toreceive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alertdata may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointedand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed and having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed and having a systemfor providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointedand having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed and having a systemfor tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed and having a configuration for being disposed in a grip ofthe firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed and having a configuration for integration intoa smart weapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed andhaving an interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having an interfacefor integration with a virtual reality system for training the user ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed andhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having a virtualreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed and having an augmented reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed andhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed and having a system for visualizing an identified threatusing an identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed and having a systemfor generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed and having a systemfor generating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensionalmap of a location having three-dimensional firearm location indicationsand three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed and having a firearm configured to communicate over arange of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface configured toreceive an alert if another person is in a direction in which thefirearm is being pointed and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if another person isin a direction in which the firearm is being pointed and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointedand having a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointedand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointedand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointedand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointedand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if another person is in adirection in which the firearm is being pointed and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if anotherperson is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointed andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointedand having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if another person is in a direction in which the firearm isbeing pointed and having a camera system having a system for detectinguser location based on captured images or video. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed and having a force sensor wherein aforce sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if another person is in a direction inwhich the firearm is being pointed and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifanother person is in a direction in which the firearm is being pointedand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearmis pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having an interfacefor integration with glasses having at least one of augmented realityand virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for providingalerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface configured toreceive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearmis pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system fortracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifa firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifa firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having an interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having an interfacefor integration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface configured to receive an alert if afirearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface configured toreceive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein users may review or replayvisual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface configured toreceive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearmis pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearmis pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifa firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearmis pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for generating asingle visualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a locationhaving three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed gripthat is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for automatic activationof a device that is external to the firearm upon detection of atriggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearmis pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifa firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface configured toreceive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifa firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifa firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface configured toreceive an alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, anotherdeployed asset, another predefined target, or raised quickly ingeo-defined zone and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearm ispointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearmis pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface configured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed atanother weapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, orraised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface configured to receive an alert if a firearmis pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, another predefinedtarget, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having a camera system having a system for detecting user locationbased on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface configured to receivean alert if a firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployedasset, another predefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zoneand having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages theusage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface configured to receive an alert ifa firearm is pointed at another weapon, another deployed asset, anotherpredefined target, or raised quickly in geo-defined zone and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interfaceconfigured to receive an alert if a firearm is pointed at anotherweapon, another deployed asset, another predefined target, or raisedquickly in geo-defined zone and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities and having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitiesand having an interface for integration with glasses having at least oneof augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities and having a system for tracking astate of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitiesand having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities and having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities and having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitiesand having an interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and having an interfacefor integration with a virtual reality system for training the user ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitiesand having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities and having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities and having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities and having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities and having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities and having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities and having a system for generatinga three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and wherein the usage tracking system is disposedin a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities and having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitiesand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitiesand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitiesand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitiesand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitiesand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparing thecandidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisesassociated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storingthe collected information, candidate action(s) and action comparisonresult in a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities and having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitiesand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitiesand having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages theusage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed andhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayedand having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having a systemfor providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may bedisplayed and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having a systemfor tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used asmeasured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayedand having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed andhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed andhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayedand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayedand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed and having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having a systemfor generating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayedand having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayedand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may bedisplayed and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayedand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may bedisplayed and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayedand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesis derived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed and having the ability to detect gestures ofa human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may bedisplayed and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayedand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/oralert data may be displayed and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayedand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayedand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system usingthird party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayed andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein message and/or alert datamay be displayed and having a system for filtering visualizations byuser rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein message and/or alert data may be displayed and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmessage and/or alert data may be displayed and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein message and/or alert data may be displayedand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed and having a system for providingusage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed and having a system for tracking astate of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed and having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed and having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having an augmented reality system for training a user howto install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed and having a system for generatinga visual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed and having a system for generatinga measure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and having a systemfor generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potentiallines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed and having a system for generatinga single visualization that displays a three-dimensional map of alocation having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and whereinthe usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of atleast one radio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network offirearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network basedthereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and having a system for managing a coordinated team ofa human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system usingthird party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with glasseshaving at least one of augmented reality and virtual reality displaycapabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with glasses having at least one ofaugmented reality and virtual reality display capabilities whereinmission data may be displayed and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with glasses having at least one of augmentedreality and virtual reality display capabilities wherein mission datamay be displayed and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with glasses having at least one of augmented reality andvirtual reality display capabilities wherein mission data may bedisplayed and having a camera system having a system for detecting userlocation based on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith glasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtualreality display capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with glasses having atleast one of augmented reality and virtual reality display capabilitieswherein mission data may be displayed and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withglasses having at least one of augmented reality and virtual realitydisplay capabilities wherein mission data may be displayed and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinthe system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem and having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system and having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system and having a configuration for integration into asmart weapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system and having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing usage alertsto a predictive maintenance system and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing usage alertsto a predictive maintenance system and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem and having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem and having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem and having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem and having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system and having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing usage alertsto a predictive maintenance system and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices isderived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing usage alertsto a predictive maintenance system and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing usage alertsto a predictive maintenance system and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing usage alertsto a predictive maintenance system and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing usage alertsto a predictive maintenance system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenancesystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing usagealerts to a predictive maintenance system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing usage alerts to apredictive maintenance system and having a camera system having a systemfor detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing usage alerts to a predictive maintenance system andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing usage alerts to a predictivemaintenance system and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location and having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location and having a system for providingalerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manualinitiation of resupply via a dashboard request. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location andhaving a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based onrounds used as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location andhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location and having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location andhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having an augmented reality system for training a user howto install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location and having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having a system for visualizing an identified threat usingan identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsor instructions to discharge in a specific location and having a systemfor generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsor instructions to discharge in a specific location and having a systemfor generating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensionalmap of a location having three-dimensional firearm location indicationsand three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsor instructions to discharge in a specific location and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsor instructions to discharge in a specific location and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises storing the collected information, candidateaction(s) and action comparison result in a data structure thatrepresents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsor instructions to discharge in a specific location and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in aspecific location and having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts or instructions to discharge in a specific location andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts orinstructions to discharge in a specific location and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts or instructions todischarge in a specific location and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts or instructions to discharge in a specificlocation and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engagesthe usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts or instructionsto discharge in a specific location and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply and having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplyand having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and havinga system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on roundsused as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply and having a configuration for being disposed in agrip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the tripafter removal of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplyand having an interface for integration with a virtual reality systemfor training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply and having an interface for integration with anaugmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply and having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein users may review or replay visual recreation or any associatedvideo, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplyand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply and having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having a systemfor visualizing an identified threat using an identified threat locationand a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and havinga system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply and wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply and having a system for automatic activation of a device thatis external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplyand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplyand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplyand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply and having a machine control system for teamingwith a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplyand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplyand having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages theusage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically and having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically and having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a configuration for integration intoa smart weapon having a user authentication capability. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having an interface for integration with ahome security system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically and having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically and having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a virtual reality system for traininga user how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically and having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically and having a system for visualizingan identified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically and having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a firearm configured to communicateover a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection of anotherfirearm communicating over at least one frequency in the range offrequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices isderived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiatedautomatically and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinresupply is initiated automatically and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate a measure of danger related to a detected threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein resupply is initiated automatically and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein resupply is initiated automatically andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein resupply isinitiated automatically and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havinga system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on roundsused as measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havinga configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havingan interface for integration with a home security system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havingan interface for integration with a virtual reality system for trainingthe user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request and having an interface for integration with anaugmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request and having a virtual reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinthe system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard requestand having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havinga system for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinthe system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard requestand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havinga system for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest and having a system for visualizing an identified threat usingan identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havinga system for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinthe system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard requestand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havinga firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havinga firearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearablesensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinthe system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard requestand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinthe system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard requestand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supplywherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboardrequest and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply whereinthe system enables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard requestand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for providing alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the systemenables manual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for providing alerts forammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forproviding alerts for ammunition re-supply wherein the system enablesmanual initiation of resupply via a dashboard request and having acamera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for providing alertsfor ammunition re-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation ofresupply via a dashboard request and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for providing alerts for ammunitionre-supply wherein the system enables manual initiation of resupply via adashboard request and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having an interface forintegration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based onrounds used as measured by the tracking system and having a virtualreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for trackinga state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein users may review or replayvisual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and wherein the usage tracking systemis disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system and having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a firearm configured to communicate over a range ofradio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicatingover at least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for trackinga state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for trackinga state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based onrounds used as measured by the tracking system and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for trackinga state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for trackinga state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming witha machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based onrounds used as measured by the tracking system and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for trackinga state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for trackinga state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a stateof supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for tracking a state ofsupply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by the trackingsystem and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify anoptimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for tracking a state of supply of ammunition based on rounds usedas measured by the tracking system and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for tracking a state of supply ofammunition based on rounds used as measured by the tracking system andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for tracking a state of supply of ammunitionbased on rounds used as measured by the tracking system and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for trackinga state of supply of ammunition based on rounds used as measured by thetracking system and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capability.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm and having a grip-located inertial measurement unit. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm and having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm and having an interface for integration withan augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for being disposed in a gripof the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for being disposed in a gripof the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for being disposed in a gripof the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm and having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and having a systemfor visualizing an identified threat using an identified threat locationand a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and having a systemfor generating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and having a systemfor generating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensionalmap of a location having three-dimensional firearm location indicationsand three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for being disposed in a gripof the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for being disposed in a gripof the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for being disposed in a gripof the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for being disposed in a gripof the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for being disposed in a grip of thefirearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for being disposedin a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of thetrip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration for beingdisposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installed onrails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for being disposed in a gripof the firearm, wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip afterremoval of the fireguards of the firearm and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a configuration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm,wherein the grip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of thefireguards of the firearm and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forbeing disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein the grip is installedon rails of the trip after removal of the fireguards of the firearm andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for being disposed in a grip of the firearm, wherein thegrip is installed on rails of the trip after removal of the fireguardsof the firearm and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability and having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability and having an interfacefor integration with a home security system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capabilityand having an interface for integration with a virtual reality systemfor training the user of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability and havingan interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability and having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capabilityand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capabilityand having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability and having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capabilityand wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed gripthat is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capabilityand having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capabilityand having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a firearm configured to communicateover a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection of anotherfirearm communicating over at least one frequency in the range offrequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capabilityand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capabilityand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme).In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capabilityand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determining for aportion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability and having a system for managinga coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capabilityand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a configuration for integration into a smartweapon having a user authentication capability and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a configuration for integrationinto a smart weapon having a user authentication capability and having ablue force tracking system for providing information related to friendlyand hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a configuration for integration into a smart weaponhaving a user authentication capability and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a configuration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a configuration forintegration into a smart weapon having a user authentication capabilityand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aconfiguration for integration into a smart weapon having a userauthentication capability and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a grip-located inertial measurementunit and having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having an interfacefor integration with a virtual reality system for training the user ofthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit andhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein users may review or replayvisual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit and having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a grip-located inertial measurementunit and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printedgrip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a grip-located inertialmeasurement unit and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and having a firearm configuredto communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a grip-located inertial measurementunit and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a grip-located inertial measurementunit and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a grip-located inertial measurementunit and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a grip-located inertial measurementunit and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and having a system for managinga coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a grip-located inertial measurementunit and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measureof danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a grip-located inertial measurementunit and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having agrip-located inertial measurement unit and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a grip-located inertial measurementunit and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a grip-located inertial measurementunit and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a grip-located inertial measurement unit and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a grip-locatedinertial measurement unit and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a home security system and having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a home security system andhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a home security system and having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with ahome security system and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a home security system and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a home security systemand having a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with ahome security system and having a system for visualizing an identifiedthreat using an identified threat location and a threat dischargesignature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a home security system andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a home security system and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with ahome security system and wherein the usage tracking system is disposedin a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a home security system andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a home security system and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a home security system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a home security system and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a home security system and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a home security system and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a home security system and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a home security systemand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a home security system and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with ahome security system and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a home security system andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with ahome security system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisescollecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a home security system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a home security system andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a home security systemand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with ahome security system and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a home securitysystem and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with ahome security system and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with ahome security system and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a home security systemand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with ahome security system and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a home security system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with ahome security system and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a home security system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a home security systemand having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a home security system and having a blueforce tracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a home security systemand having a camera system having a system for detecting user locationbased on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with ahome security system and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a home security system and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a homesecurity system and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm and having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm andhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm and having an augmented reality system for training a user howto install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm and having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm and having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm and having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm and having a systemfor generating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a virtual reality system fortraining the user of the firearm and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm and having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having a system for automatic activation of adevice that is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggeringevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a virtual reality system fortraining the user of the firearm and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm and having a firearm withthe ability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by atleast one firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices arereported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a virtual reality system fortraining the user of the firearm and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a virtual reality system fortraining the user of the firearm and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with a virtualreality system for training the user of the firearm and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with a virtual realitysystem for training the user of the firearm and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration with avirtual reality system for training the user of the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with a virtual reality system fortraining the user of the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with a virtual reality system for training the user of thefirearm and having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith a virtual reality system for training the user of the firearm andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with a virtual reality system for training theuser of the firearm and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system and having an augmentedreality system for training a user how to install a grip containing theusage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan augmented reality system and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem and having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem and having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan augmented reality system and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system and having a system for automatic activation of a devicethat is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan augmented reality system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan augmented reality system and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming witha machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an interface for integrationwith an augmented reality system and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan augmented reality system and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan augmented reality system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an interface for integration withan augmented reality system and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an interface for integration with an augmentedreality system and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an interface forintegration with an augmented reality system and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an interface for integration with an augmented reality system andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an interface for integration with an augmented realitysystem and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aninterface for integration with an augmented reality system and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a virtual reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearmand having a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for identifying the location ofa threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a virtual reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearmand having a system for generating a three-dimensional representation ofa user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a virtual reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearmand having a system for generating a single visualization that displaysa three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a virtual reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearmand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a virtual reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearmand having a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a virtual reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearmand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprisefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisescollecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisesdetermining for a portion of the collected information at least onefirearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a virtual reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearmand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a machine control system for teaming witha human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a virtual reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a virtual reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearmand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a virtual reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearmand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a virtual reality system for training a userhow to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearmand having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a virtual reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having avirtual reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a virtual reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a virtual realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an augmented reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for visualizing an identifiedthreat using an identified threat location and a threat dischargesignature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an augmented reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm and having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for automatic activation of adevice that is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggeringevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an augmented reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an augmented reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a firearmwith the ability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by atleast one firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an augmented reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a firearm configured to communicate overa range of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an augmented reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an augmented reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an augmented reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an augmented reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an augmented reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisescomparing the candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having an augmented realitysystem for training a user how to install a grip containing the usagetracking system on a firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an augmented reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storingthe collected information, candidate action(s) and action comparisonresult in a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an augmented reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving an augmented reality system for training a user how to install agrip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having an augmented reality system for training auser how to install a grip containing the usage tracking system on afirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having an augmented reality system fortraining a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having an augmented reality systemfor training a user how to install a grip containing the usage trackingsystem on a firearm and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having an augmented reality system for training a user how toinstall a grip containing the usage tracking system on a firearm andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having anaugmented reality system for training a user how to install a gripcontaining the usage tracking system on a firearm and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data and having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data and having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data and having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data and having a system for identifying the location ofa threat using the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data andhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data and having a systemfor generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potentiallines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data and wherein the usage tracking system is disposedin a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of auser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data and having a system for automatic activation of a devicethat is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesis derived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measureof danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data and having a system for filtering visualizations byuser rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehiclewherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data and having a systemfor generating a visual recreation of an event using collected datawherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data and having a system for generating a visual recreationof an event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data and having a system for identifyingthe location of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data and having a systemfor generating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data and having a system for generatinga three-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata and having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andhaving a system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data and having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata and that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesare reported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises storing the collected information, candidateaction(s) and action comparison result in a data structure thatrepresents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinusers may review or replay visual recreation or any associated video,images, or data and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system usingthird party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein users may review or replay visual recreation or anyassociated video, images, or data and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein users mayreview or replay visual recreation or any associated video, images, ordata and having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein users may review or replay visualrecreation or any associated video, images, or data and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein users may review or replay visual recreation orany associated video, images, or data and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein users may review orreplay visual recreation or any associated video, images, or data andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein theunmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and location.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and having a system for visualizing an identified threatusing an identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices isderived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and having the ability to detect gestures ofa human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifya threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyan optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and having a camera system having a systemfor detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand having a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and having a systemfor generating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensionalmap of a location having three-dimensional firearm location indicationsand three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and having a system for automatic activation of a devicethat is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprisefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesare reported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesis derived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determining for aportion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having the ability to detect gestures ofa human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages theusage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a system for visualizing an identified threatusing an identified threat location and a threat discharge signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments and having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments and having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a system for automatic activation of a devicethat is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments and having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a visual recreation of anevent using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generatea measure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a visual recreation of an event using collected data whereinthe visual recreation is a third-person visualization and includesassessments of enemy activity and location and confidence indicators ofsuch assessments and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifya threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating avisual recreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a visualrecreation of an event using collected data wherein the visualrecreation is a third-person visualization and includes assessments ofenemy activity and location and confidence indicators of suchassessments and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyan optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments and having ablue force tracking system for providing information related to friendlyand hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a visual recreation of an eventusing collected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a visual recreation of an event usingcollected data wherein the visual recreation is a third-personvisualization and includes assessments of enemy activity and locationand confidence indicators of such assessments and having a force sensorwherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a visual recreation of an event using collecteddata wherein the visual recreation is a third-person visualization andincludes assessments of enemy activity and location and confidenceindicators of such assessments and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a visual recreation ofan event using collected data wherein the visual recreation is athird-person visualization and includes assessments of enemy activityand location and confidence indicators of such assessments and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying the location of a threat usingthe intersection of cones of fire and having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire and having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havinga system for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and whereinthe usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havinga system for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire and having a firearm withthe ability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by atleast one firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havinga firearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying the location of a threat usingthe intersection of cones of fire and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire and that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire and that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying the location of a threat usingthe intersection of cones of fire and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire and that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesis derived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for identifying the location of a threatusing the intersection of cones of fire and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for identifying the location of a threat using theintersection of cones of fire and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying the location of a threat usingthe intersection of cones of fire and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire and having a system for managing a coordinated team ofa human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measureof danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying the location of a threat usingthe intersection of cones of fire and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying the location of a threat usingthe intersection of cones of fire and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for identifying the location of athreat using the intersection of cones of fire and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for identifying the location of a threat usingthe intersection of cones of fire and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for identifying the location of a threat using the intersectionof cones of fire and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for identifying thelocation of a threat using the intersection of cones of fire and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system foridentifying the location of a threat using the intersection of cones offire and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehiclewherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed ina 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for visualizing an identified threat usingan identified threat location and a threat discharge signature andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisescollecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisesdetermining for a portion of the collected information at least onefirearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for visualizing an identified threatusing an identified threat location and a threat discharge signature andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a machine control system for teaming witha human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a system for managing a coordinated teamof a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for visualizing an identified threatusing an identified threat location and a threat discharge signature andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for visualizing an identified threat using an identified threatlocation and a threat discharge signature and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for visualizing anidentified threat using an identified threat location and a threatdischarge signature and having a system for filtering visualizations byuser rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for visualizing an identified threat using an identifiedthreat location and a threat discharge signature and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature and having acamera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for visualizing an identified threatusing an identified threat location and a threat discharge signature andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for visualizing an identified threat using anidentified threat location and a threat discharge signature and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forvisualizing an identified threat using an identified threat location anda threat discharge signature and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a measure of confidence relatedto an identified threat location and having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a measureof confidence related to an identified threat location and having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation and wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location and having a system for automatic activation of a devicethat is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a measure of confidence relatedto an identified threat location and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a measureof confidence related to an identified threat location and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location and having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a measureof confidence related to an identified threat location and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a measure of confidence relatedto an identified threat location and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a measureof confidence related to an identified threat location and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a measureof confidence related to an identified threat location and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location andhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a measure of confidencerelated to an identified threat location and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a measureof confidence related to an identified threat location and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system usingthird party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a measure of confidence related to anidentified threat location and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation and having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a measure of confidence related to an identifiedthreat location and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a measure of confidence related to an identified threatlocation and having a camera system having a system for detecting userlocation based on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating ameasure of confidence related to an identified threat location andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a measure of confidence relatedto an identified threat location and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a measure ofconfidence related to an identified threat location and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user and wherein the usagetracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured tosatisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user and having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user and having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the atleast one geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser and that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesare reported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser and that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesis derived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional representation of a user and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional representation of a user and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple availablefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional representation of auser and having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional representation of a user andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalrepresentation of a user and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire and having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire andwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire and having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a firearm with the ability to detectjamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearm in amesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the meshnetwork based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a three-dimensional aimingcone representing potential lines of fire and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices isderived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a three-dimensionalaiming cone representing potential lines of fire and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate a measure of danger related to a detected threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a three-dimensional aiming cone representing potential linesof fire and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify anoptimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a system for filtering visualizationsby user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a three-dimensional aiming conerepresenting potential lines of fire and having a blue force trackingsystem for providing information related to friendly and hostile assets.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating athree-dimensional aiming cone representing potential lines of fire andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a three-dimensional aiming cone representingpotential lines of fire and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones and wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones andhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones and having a firearm configured to communicate over a rangeof radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating asingle visualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a locationhaving three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating asingle visualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a locationhaving three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for generating asingle visualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a locationhaving three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for generating a single visualization thatdisplays a three-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensionalfirearm location indications and three-dimensional aiming cones andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generateand update aiming cones representing potential lines of fire fromfirearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyan optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forgenerating a single visualization that displays a three-dimensional mapof a location having three-dimensional firearm location indications andthree-dimensional aiming cones and having a blue force tracking systemfor providing information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having acamera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for generating a single visualizationthat displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for generating a singlevisualization that displays a three-dimensional map of a location havingthree-dimensional firearm location indications and three-dimensionalaiming cones and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for generating a single visualization that displays athree-dimensional map of a location having three-dimensional firearmlocation indications and three-dimensional aiming cones and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided whereinthe usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a system for automatic activation of adevice that is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggeringevent. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user andhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user andhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printedgrip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printedgrip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printedgrip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printedgrip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printedgrip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a machine control system for teamingwith a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printedgrip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided wherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3Dprinted grip that is configured to satisfy a requirement of a user andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided wherein the usage trackingsystem is disposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided whereinthe usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided wherein theusage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip that isconfigured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedwherein the usage tracking system is disposed in a 3D printed grip thatis configured to satisfy a requirement of a user and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided wherein the usage tracking system isdisposed in a 3D printed grip that is configured to satisfy arequirement of a user and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for automatic activationof a device that is external to the firearm upon detection of atriggering event and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event and having the abilityto detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for automatic activationof a device that is external to the firearm upon detection of atriggering event and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event and havinga firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event and having a firearmconfigured to communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upondetection of another firearm communicating over at least one frequencyin the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [forrelative motion reporting] with another firearm using the at least onefrequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for automatic activationof a device that is external to the firearm upon detection of atriggering event and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for automatic activationof a device that is external to the firearm upon detection of atriggering event and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for automatic activation of a devicethat is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for automaticactivation of a device that is external to the firearm upon detection ofa triggering event and having a machine control system for teaming witha human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for automatic activationof a device that is external to the firearm upon detection of atriggering event and having a system for managing a coordinated team ofa human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for automatic activationof a device that is external to the firearm upon detection of atriggering event and having a system for managing a coordinated team ofa human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for automatic activationof a device that is external to the firearm upon detection of atriggering event and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for automatic activation of a devicethat is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for automatic activation of a device that is external to thefirearm upon detection of a triggering event and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for automatic activationof a device that is external to the firearm upon detection of atriggering event and having a system for filtering visualizations byuser rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for automatic activation of a device that is external tothe firearm upon detection of a triggering event and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event and havinga camera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for automatic activation of a devicethat is external to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for automatic activation of a device that isexternal to the firearm upon detection of a triggering event and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forautomatic activation of a device that is external to the firearm upondetection of a triggering event and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data and having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having a firearm withthe ability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by atleast one firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data and having a firearm that tracks its discharge statusand movement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme).In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associated with thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data and having the ability to detect gesturesof a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU dataand having a camera system having a system for detecting user locationbased on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network and having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork and having a firearm configured to communicate over a range ofradio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicatingover at least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the atleast one geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network and having a firearm that can validatea threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signatureand comparing the pressure signature against a range of pressuresignatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressuresignature comprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearablesensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network and having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network and having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data wherein the discharge location is determined fromgeographic location data of at least one firearm connected to thenetwork and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple availablefirearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data wherein the dischargelocation is determined from geographic location data of at least onefirearm connected to the network and having a force sensor wherein aforce sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data wherein the discharge location isdetermined from geographic location data of at least one firearmconnected to the network and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datawherein the discharge location is determined from geographic locationdata of at least one firearm connected to the network and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge and having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming ofat least one radio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh networkof firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network basedthereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge and having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge and having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors wherein the action plan is formed from a set of predeterminedaction steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected tocoordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify anoptimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a direction of the discharge and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and having a camera system having a system for detectinguser location based on captured images or video. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a direction ofthe discharge and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a direction of thedischarge and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a direction of the discharge and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and havingthe ability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region]of a firearm that communicates relative movement data over a meshnetwork with other network devices, wherein the relative movement ofeach firearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge and having a firearm with the abilityto detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least onefirearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency ofthe mesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge and having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge and having the ability to detect gestures ofa human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge and having the ability to detect gestures ofa human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability todetect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearmthat communicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting a motion path of the firearm precedingdischarge and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting a motion path of the firearm preceding discharge and having acamera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting a motion pathof the firearm preceding discharge and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting a motion path of thefirearm preceding discharge and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge and having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and having a firearm configured to communicate overa range of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectthe discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with thefirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at dischargeand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at dischargeand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at dischargeand that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at dischargeand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme).In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisescollecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisesassociated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storingthe collected information, candidate action(s) and action comparisonresult in a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at dischargeand having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge and having the ability to detect gestures ofa human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge and having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at dischargeand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at dischargeand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at dischargeand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at dischargeand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at dischargeand having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect the discharge [geographic] [location/area/region] of afirearm that communicates relative movement data over a mesh networkwith other network devices, wherein the relative movement of eachfirearm is based on firearm resident IMU data further includingdetecting an orientation of the firearm at discharge and having a blueforce tracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect the discharge [geographic][location/area/region] of a firearm that communicates relative movementdata over a mesh network with other network devices, wherein therelative movement of each firearm is based on firearm resident IMU datafurther including detecting an orientation of the firearm at dischargeand having a camera system having a system for detecting user locationbased on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detect thedischarge [geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm thatcommunicates relative movement data over a mesh network with othernetwork devices, wherein the relative movement of each firearm is basedon firearm resident IMU data further including detecting an orientationof the firearm at discharge and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect the discharge[geographic] [location/area/region] of a firearm that communicatesrelative movement data over a mesh network with other network devices,wherein the relative movement of each firearm is based on firearmresident IMU data further including detecting an orientation of thefirearm at discharge and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon and havinga firearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm with the ability to detect jammingof at least one radio frequency by at least one firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh networkbased thereon and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon andhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at leastone radio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network offirearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network basedthereon and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon and havinga firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm with the ability to detect jammingof at least one radio frequency by at least one firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh networkbased thereon and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of atleast one radio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network offirearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network basedthereon and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at leastone radio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network offirearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network basedthereon and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at leastone radio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network offirearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network basedthereon and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm with the ability to detect jammingof at least one radio frequency by at least one firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh networkbased thereon and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generateand update aiming cones representing potential lines of fire fromfirearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm with the ability todetect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at least one firearmin a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of themesh network based thereon and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm with the ability to detect jammingof at least one radio frequency by at least one firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh networkbased thereon and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm with theability to detect jamming of at least one radio frequency by at leastone firearm in a mesh network of firearms and adjusting a radiofrequency of the mesh network based thereon and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least oneradio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm with the ability to detect jamming of at leastone radio frequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network offirearms and adjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network basedthereon and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm with the ability to detect jamming of at least one radiofrequency by at least one firearm in a mesh network of firearms andadjusting a radio frequency of the mesh network based thereon and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm configured to communicate over arange of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm configured to communicate over a range ofradio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicatingover at least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency and having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not available.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm configured to communicate over arange of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm configured to communicateover a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection of anotherfirearm communicating over at least one frequency in the range offrequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm configured to communicate over arange of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm configuredto communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency and that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm configuredto communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices isderived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm configuredto communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm configuredto communicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a firearm configured to communicate over a range ofradio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicatingover at least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm configured to communicate over a range of radiofrequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicating overat least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm configured to communicate over a range ofradio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicatingover at least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm configured to communicate over arange of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm configured to communicate over arange of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm configured to communicate over a range ofradio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicatingover at least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm configured to communicateover a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection of anotherfirearm communicating over at least one frequency in the range offrequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate a measure of danger related to a detected threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm configured to communicateover a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection of anotherfirearm communicating over at least one frequency in the range offrequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm configured to communicate over a range ofradio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicatingover at least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm configured to communicate over arange of radio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearmcommunicating over at least one frequency in the range of frequencies,establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] withanother firearm using the at least one frequency and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm configured to communicate over a range ofradio frequencies that, upon detection of another firearm communicatingover at least one frequency in the range of frequencies, establishes awireless mesh network [for relative motion reporting] with anotherfirearm using the at least one frequency and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm configured to communicateover a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection of anotherfirearm communicating over at least one frequency in the range offrequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm configured tocommunicate over a range of radio frequencies that, upon detection ofanother firearm communicating over at least one frequency in the rangeof frequencies, establishes a wireless mesh network [for relative motionreporting] with another firearm using the at least one frequency andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm configured to communicate over a range of radio frequenciesthat, upon detection of another firearm communicating over at least onefrequency in the range of frequencies, establishes a wireless meshnetwork [for relative motion reporting] with another firearm using theat least one frequency and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the meshnetwork. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a firearmthat tracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the at least one geographic location is communicated to thefirearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme).In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determining for aportion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generatea measure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system using third party datastreams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/withthe firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is a locationof another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least onegeographic location is communicated to the firearm over the mesh networkand having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network and having a firearm that applies machine learningto motion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the atleast one geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate a measure of danger related to a detected threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generateand update aiming cones representing potential lines of fire fromfirearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location throughuse of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the atleast one geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location through use ofdata from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at leastone geographic location is a location of another firearm in a meshnetwork of firearms and the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and having a system for filtering visualizations by userrank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location through use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location through use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographic location is alocation of another firearm in a mesh network of firearms and the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and having a camera system having a system for detectinguser location based on captured images or video. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation through use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearmwherein the at least one geographic location is a location of anotherfirearm in a mesh network of firearms and the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location through use of data from anIMU disposed in/on/with the firearm wherein the at least one geographiclocation is a location of another firearm in a mesh network of firearmsand the at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearmover the mesh network and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available and having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available and having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availableand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available and havinga blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm thattracks its discharge status and movement relative to at least onegeographic location of an armament communicating with the firearm over amesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [belowground] where geographic location detecting signals are not availablewherein the relative movement is derived from use of data from an IMUdisposed in/on/with the firearm and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein therelative movement is derived from use of data from an IMU disposedin/on/with the firearm and having a system for filtering visualizationsby user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm andhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the relative movement isderived from use of data from an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the relative movement is derived from use of datafrom an IMU disposed in/on/with the firearm and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices are reported by theother devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relative to atleast one geographic location of an armament communicating with thefirearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks itsdischarge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network and having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracks its dischargestatus and movement relative to at least one geographic location of anarmament communicating with the firearm over a mesh network ofarmaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground] wheregeographic location detecting signals are not available wherein the atleast one geographic location is communicated to the firearm over themesh network and having a system for filtering visualizations by userrank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movement relativeto at least one geographic location of an armament communicating withthe firearm over a mesh network of armaments, wherein the firearm isdisposed [below ground] where geographic location detecting signals arenot available wherein the at least one geographic location iscommunicated to the firearm over the mesh network and having a blueforce tracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga camera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status andmovement relative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that tracks its discharge status and movementrelative to at least one geographic location of an armamentcommunicating with the firearm over a mesh network of armaments, whereinthe firearm is disposed [below ground] where geographic locationdetecting signals are not available wherein the at least one geographiclocation is communicated to the firearm over the mesh network and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that tracksits discharge status and movement relative to at least one geographiclocation of an armament communicating with the firearm over a meshnetwork of armaments, wherein the firearm is disposed [below ground]where geographic location detecting signals are not available whereinthe at least one geographic location is communicated to the firearm overthe mesh network and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network and that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network and that maintainsan armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjusttheir locations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with another firearm. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network and having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system using third party datastreams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network and having a blueforce tracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network and having a camera system having a systemfor detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms and thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearmsand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearmsand having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation]by establishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressuresignature against a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme)wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparing thecandidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearmsand having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms and having a machine control systemfor teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that inputsensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearmsand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearmsand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearmsand having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the other devices comprise firearms and having ablue force tracking system for providing information related to friendlyand hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the other devices comprise firearmsand having a camera system having a system for detecting user locationbased on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms and having a force sensor wherein a forcesensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe other devices comprise firearms and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein the otherdevices comprise firearms and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices arereported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots and that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots and having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifya threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinthe self-disposing devices are mobile robots and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices aremobile robots and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyan optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobile robots andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein the self-disposing devices are mobilerobots and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engagesthe usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein theself-disposing devices are mobile robots and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices andthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices isderived from IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme). In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesare reported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesare reported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices and having a firearm thatcan validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices are reported by the other devicesover the network to the self-disposing devices and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesare reported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices arereported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices arereported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system using third party datastreams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices arereported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesare reported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices and having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices are reported by the other devices over thenetwork to the self-disposing devices and having a camera system havinga system for detecting user location based on captured images or video.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesare reported by the other devices over the network to the self-disposingdevices and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices are reportedby the other devices over the network to the self-disposing devices andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein theunmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme). In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices isderived from IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesis derived from IMUs disposed with the other devices and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments meshnetwork through self-disposing devices that adjust their locations inresponse to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesis derived from IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a systemfor managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least onemachine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided that maintains anarmaments mesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust theirlocations in response to relative movement of other devices in thenetwork wherein relative movement of other devices is derived from IMUsdisposed with the other devices and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices isderived from IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system using thirdparty data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided that maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposingdevices that adjust their locations in response to relative movement ofother devices in the network wherein relative movement of other devicesis derived from IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedthat maintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devicesthat adjust their locations in response to relative movement of otherdevices in the network wherein relative movement of other devices isderived from IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided that maintains an armaments mesh network throughself-disposing devices that adjust their locations in response torelative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify anoptimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided that maintains an armamentsmesh network through self-disposing devices that adjust their locationsin response to relative movement of other devices in the network whereinrelative movement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed withthe other devices and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a force sensorwherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided thatmaintains an armaments mesh network through self-disposing devices thatadjust their locations in response to relative movement of other devicesin the network wherein relative movement of other devices is derivedfrom IMUs disposed with the other devices and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided that maintains an armaments mesh networkthrough self-disposing devices that adjust their locations in responseto relative movement of other devices in the network wherein relativemovement of other devices is derived from IMUs disposed with the otherdevices and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehiclewherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme). Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) and havinga firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motionand orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearablesensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat responseby a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) and having a machine control system for teamingwith a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify anoptimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) and havinga system for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) and having a camera system having a system for detecting userlocation based on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehiclewherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors and having a firearmthat can validate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing apressure signature and comparing the pressure signature against a rangeof pressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors and having the ability to detect gesturesof a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate and updateaiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearm usagedata relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting information from a multi-modalwearable sensors and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system usingthird party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors and having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting information from a multi-modal wearable sensors andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting information froma multi-modal wearable sensors and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collectinginformation from a multi-modal wearable sensors and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm and having a firearm that can validate a threat[in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate ofmotion, orientation and the like] information from a sensor-equippedfirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having a systemfor filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having a blueforce tracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises collecting[discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like]information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises collecting [discharge,motion, rate of motion, orientation and the like] information from asensor-equipped firearm and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises collecting [discharge, motion, rate of motion, orientation andthe like] information from a sensor-equipped firearm and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with anotherfirearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user and having a firearm that can validate a threat [ina combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparingthe pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from noneto extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprisesassociated with the firearm user. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user andhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user andhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user and having a machine control system for teaming witha human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises determiningfor a portion of the collected information at least one firearm-specificcandidate action of the firearm user and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises determining for a portion of the collectedinformation at least one firearm-specific candidate action of thefirearm user and having a system for filtering visualizations by userrank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises determining for a portion of the collected information atleast one firearm-specific candidate action of the firearm user andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises determining for a portion ofthe collected information at least one firearm-specific candidate actionof the firearm user and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with another firearm. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with other firearm and having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with other firearm and having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with other firearm and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with other firearm and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with other firearm and having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with other firearm and having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with other firearm and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with other firearm and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with other firearm and having a system for managinga coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with other firearm and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with other firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with otherfirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate ameasure of danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with otherfirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with other firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with other firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with other firearm and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with otherfirearm and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with other firearm and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with other firearm and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with otherfirearm and having a blue force tracking system for providinginformation related to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises comparing the candidate action with otherfirearm and having a camera system having a system for detecting userlocation based on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises comparing the candidate action with other firearm and having aforce sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises comparing the candidateaction with other firearm and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises comparingthe candidate action with other firearm and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser and having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user and having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser and having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measureof danger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser and having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises associated with the firearm user and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser and having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser and having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises associated with the firearm user and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises associated with the firearmuser and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages theusage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises associatedwith the firearm user and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature and having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature and having a firearmthat applies machine learning to motion and orientation data fromfirearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature and having the abilityto detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature and having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature and having a machinecontrol system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensorsthat input sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature and having a system formanaging a coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine,wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about a human and atleast one sensory input about a machine that is part of a teamcoordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that canvalidate a threat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressuresignature and comparing the pressure signature against a range ofpressure signatures (from none to extreme) wherein establishing apressure signature comprises storing the collected information,candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a data structurethat represents the pressure signature and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system usingthird party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature and having a system for filtering visualizations byuser rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combatsituation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature and having acamera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that can validate a threat [in acombat situation] by establishing a pressure signature and comparing thepressure signature against a range of pressure signatures (from none toextreme) wherein establishing a pressure signature comprises storing thecollected information, candidate action(s) and action comparison resultin a data structure that represents the pressure signature and having aforce sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that can validate a threat [in a combat situation] byestablishing a pressure signature and comparing the pressure signatureagainst a range of pressure signatures (from none to extreme) whereinestablishing a pressure signature comprises storing the collectedinformation, candidate action(s) and action comparison result in a datastructure that represents the pressure signature and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that can validate athreat [in a combat situation] by establishing a pressure signature andcomparing the pressure signature against a range of pressure signatures(from none to extreme) wherein establishing a pressure signaturecomprises storing the collected information, candidate action(s) andaction comparison result in a data structure that represents thepressure signature and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havinga firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the humanand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human and having a camera system having a systemfor detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the humanand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human and having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a firearm that appliesmachine learning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havingthe ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human and having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors wherein the action plan is formed from a set of predeterminedaction steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected tocoordinate with at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the humanand having a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the humanand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human and having a camera system having a systemfor detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the humanand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a firearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientationdata from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user ofthe firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamedwith the human and having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human and having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human and having a machine controlsystem for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors thatinput sensed data to a sensory analysis module that forwards anactionable representation of the sensed data to a control schedulingprocess module and a real-time control process module, the controlscheduling process module providing scheduling control information tothe real-time control process module that issues machine controlscenarios to machine controller modules that effect the scenariosthrough mechanization of the machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the humanand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a firearm that applies machine learning tomotion and orientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modalwearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threatresponse by a machine teamed with the human and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a firearm that applies machine learning to motion andorientation data from firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensorsof a user of the firearm to facilitate automatic threat response by amachine teamed with the human and having a camera system having a systemfor detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having afirearm that applies machine learning to motion and orientation datafrom firearm sensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of thefirearm to facilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed withthe human and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a firearm that applies machinelearning to motion and orientation data from firearm sensors andmulti-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm to facilitateautomatic threat response by a machine teamed with the human and havinga system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a firearm thatapplies machine learning to motion and orientation data from firearmsensors and multi-modal wearable sensors of a user of the firearm tofacilitate automatic threat response by a machine teamed with the humanand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors andhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors and having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors and having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system using third party datastreams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors and having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factors andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein theunmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents and having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents andhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having the ability to detect gestures of a human teamingwith a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensorsthat detect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modalfirearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state ofthe firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of thehuman that is combined with physical and operational machine stateinformation to select one or more action plans that the machine executesand adjusts based on updated intents, machine state, and environmentalfactors wherein the action plan is formed from a set of predeterminedaction steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected tocoordinate with at least one of the candidate intents and having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability todetect gestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing andanalyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality ofconditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensors that detectmotion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm, wherein theanalyzing produces candidate intents of the human that is combined withphysical and operational machine state information to select one or moreaction plans that the machine executes and adjusts based on updatedintents, machine state, and environmental factors wherein the actionplan is formed from a set of predetermined action steps that eachsatisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinate with at leastone of the candidate intents and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system using third party datastreams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having the ability to detect gestures of a humanteaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearablesensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having the ability to detectgestures of a human teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzingmultimodal wearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of thehuman with multi-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation,and discharge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing producescandidate intents of the human that is combined with physical andoperational machine state information to select one or more action plansthat the machine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machinestate, and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed froma set of predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teamingcriteria selected to coordinate with at least one of the candidateintents and having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with amachine by capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors thatdetect a plurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearmsensors that detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of thefirearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the humanthat is combined with physical and operational machine state informationto select one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving the ability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machineby capturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents and having a force sensorwherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having theability to detect gestures of a human teaming with a machine bycapturing and analyzing multimodal wearable sensors that detect aplurality of conditions of the human with multi-modal firearm sensorsthat detect motion, orientation, and discharge state of the firearm,wherein the analyzing produces candidate intents of the human that iscombined with physical and operational machine state information toselect one or more action plans that the machine executes and adjustsbased on updated intents, machine state, and environmental factorswherein the action plan is formed from a set of predetermined actionsteps that each satisfy a human teaming criteria selected to coordinatewith at least one of the candidate intents and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having the ability to detect gestures of ahuman teaming with a machine by capturing and analyzing multimodalwearable sensors that detect a plurality of conditions of the human withmulti-modal firearm sensors that detect motion, orientation, anddischarge state of the firearm, wherein the analyzing produces candidateintents of the human that is combined with physical and operationalmachine state information to select one or more action plans that themachine executes and adjusts based on updated intents, machine state,and environmental factors wherein the action plan is formed from a setof predetermined action steps that each satisfy a human teaming criteriaselected to coordinate with at least one of the candidate intents andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein theunmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon and having a system for managing acoordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a human subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon and having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate a measure of danger related to a detected threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemusing third party data streams. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determinehow to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a machine control system for teaming with ahuman, comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to asensory analysis module that forwards an actionable representation ofthe sensed data to a control scheduling process module and a real-timecontrol process module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon and having a system for learning ona training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyan optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon and having a system for filtering visualizationsby user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a machine control system for teaming with a human,comprising multi-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensoryanalysis module that forwards an actionable representation of the senseddata to a control scheduling process module and a real-time controlprocess module, the control scheduling process module providingscheduling control information to the real-time control process modulethat issues machine control scenarios to machine controller modules thateffect the scenarios through mechanization of the machine through afinal control module; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storinginformation for use as feedback/input to machine learning that adjustsparameters for teaming based thereon and having a blue force trackingsystem for providing information related to friendly and hostile assets.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having amachine control system for teaming with a human, comprising multi-modalsensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis module thatforwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to a controlscheduling process module and a real-time control process module, thecontrol scheduling process module providing scheduling controlinformation to the real-time control process module that issues machinecontrol scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a machine control system forteaming with a human, comprising multi-modal sensors that input senseddata to a sensory analysis module that forwards an actionablerepresentation of the sensed data to a control scheduling process moduleand a real-time control process module, the control scheduling processmodule providing scheduling control information to the real-time controlprocess module that issues machine control scenarios to machinecontroller modules that effect the scenarios through mechanization ofthe machine through a final control module; theanalysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information for use asfeedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters for teamingbased thereon and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a machine control system for teaming with a human, comprisingmulti-modal sensors that input sensed data to a sensory analysis modulethat forwards an actionable representation of the sensed data to acontrol scheduling process module and a real-time control processmodule, the control scheduling process module providing schedulingcontrol information to the real-time control process module that issuesmachine control scenarios to machine controller modules that effect thescenarios through mechanization of the machine through a final controlmodule; the analysis-schedule-real-time modules storing information foruse as feedback/input to machine learning that adjusts parameters forteaming based thereon and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the systemand having a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearingand at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring systemis provided having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the systemand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system using third party datastreams. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence of aninjury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the systemand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system and having a blue force trackingsystem for providing information related to friendly and hostile assets.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the systemand having a camera system having a system for detecting user locationbased on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of an injury to a human subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system and having a force sensor whereina force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the systemand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of an injury to a humansubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the systemand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the systemand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the systemand having a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system and having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for managinga coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing andat least one machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensoryinput about a human and at least one sensory input about a machine thatis part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein the systemautomatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrence ofdamage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearm dischargeevent by the system and having a system for learning on a training setof data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for managinga coordinated team of a human bearing and at least one machine, whereinthe system takes at least one sensory input about a human and at leastone sensory input about a machine that is part of a team coordinatedwith the human, wherein the system automatically, using machinelearning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machine subsequentto the detection of a firearm discharge event by the system and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for managing a coordinated team of a humanbearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes at least onesensory input about a human and at least one sensory input about amachine that is part of a team coordinated with the human, wherein thesystem automatically, using machine learning, determines the occurrenceof damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of a firearmdischarge event by the system and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for managing a coordinated team of ahuman bearing and at least one machine, wherein the system takes atleast one sensory input about a human and at least one sensory inputabout a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system and having a blue force trackingsystem for providing information related to friendly and hostile assets.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the systemand having a camera system having a system for detecting user locationbased on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for managing a coordinatedteam of a human bearing and at least one machine, wherein the systemtakes at least one sensory input about a human and at least one sensoryinput about a machine that is part of a team coordinated with the human,wherein the system automatically, using machine learning, determines theoccurrence of damage to the machine subsequent to the detection of afirearm discharge event by the system and having a force sensor whereina force sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the systemand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for managing a coordinated team of a human bearing and at leastone machine, wherein the system takes at least one sensory input about ahuman and at least one sensory input about a machine that is part of ateam coordinated with the human, wherein the system automatically, usingmachine learning, determines the occurrence of damage to the machinesubsequent to the detection of a firearm discharge event by the systemand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto detect a threat and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threatand having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to detect a threat and having ablue force tracking system for providing information related to friendlyand hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to detect a threatand having a camera system having a system for detecting user locationbased on captured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto detect a threat and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to detect a threat and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetect a threat and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate a measure of danger related to a detected threat and having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate a measure of danger related to a detected threat and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure of dangerrelated to a detected threat and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify athreat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat and having a system for learning on a training set of data totrain an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyweapons available to a threat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate a measure of danger related to a detected threat and havinga system for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate a measure of danger related to a detected threat and havinga system for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate a measure of danger related to a detectedthreat and having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate a measure of danger related to a detected threat and havinga camera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate a measure of danger related to a detected threat and having aforce sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate a measure ofdanger related to a detected threat and having a system for dispatchingan unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate a measure of danger related to a detected threat and having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto generate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify weapons available to a threat actor. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to generate andupdate aiming cones representing potential lines of fire from firearmusage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracy and having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to generate and update aiming cones representingpotential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating to useraccuracy and weapon accuracy and having a blue force tracking system forproviding information related to friendly and hostile assets. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy and having a force sensor wherein aforce sensor signal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments,a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to generate and update aiming conesrepresenting potential lines of fire from firearm usage data relating touser accuracy and weapon accuracy and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system togenerate and update aiming cones representing potential lines of firefrom firearm usage data relating to user accuracy and weapon accuracyand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle whereinthe unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams andhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system using third partydata streams and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifya threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system using third party data streams and having a system forlearning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system using third partydata streams and having a system for learning on a training set of datato train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identifyan optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams andhaving a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams andhaving a blue force tracking system for providing information related tofriendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system usingthird party data streams and having a camera system having a system fordetecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system using third party data streams andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system using third partydata streams and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system using third party datastreams and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehiclewherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system for learningon a training set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to determine how to address a threat and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to determine how toaddress a threat and having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple available firearms.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat and having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat and having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto determine how to address a threat and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to determine how to address athreat and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engagesthe usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system todetermine how to address a threat and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle deliverssupply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions and having a systemfor learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify a threat actor and a threat actor's actions and having a blueforce tracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify a threatactor and a threat actor's actions and having a camera system having asystem for detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify a threat actor and a threat actor's actionsand having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify a threat actor and athreat actor's actions and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor and having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor and having a system for filteringvisualizations by user rank. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a system for learning on a training set ofdata to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning system toidentify weapons available to a threat actor and having a blue forcetracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for learning on a training set of data to trainan artificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify weaponsavailable to a threat actor and having a camera system having a systemfor detecting user location based on captured images or video. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify weapons available to athreat actor and having a force sensor wherein a force sensor signalengages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify weapons available to a threat actor and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify weapons available to a threat actor and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms. In embodiments, a firearm usagemonitoring system is provided having a system for learning on a trainingset of data to train an artificial intelligence/machine learning systemto identify an optimal firearm for a user from multiple availablefirearms and having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms and having a blue force trackingsystem for providing information related to friendly and hostile assets.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for learning on a training set of data to train an artificialintelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimal firearm fora user from multiple available firearms and having a camera systemhaving a system for detecting user location based on captured images orvideo. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a system for learning on a training set of data to train anartificial intelligence/machine learning system to identify an optimalfirearm for a user from multiple available firearms and having a systemfor dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a system for learning on atraining set of data to train an artificial intelligence/machinelearning system to identify an optimal firearm for a user from multipleavailable firearms and having a system for dispatching an unmannedaerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system forfiltering visualizations by user rank and having a blue force trackingsystem for providing information related to friendly and hostile assets.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank and having a camerasystem having a system for detecting user location based on capturedimages or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank andhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a system for filtering visualizations by user rank andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for filtering visualizations by user rank and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having ablue force tracking system for providing information related to friendlyand hostile assets. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system isprovided having a blue force tracking system for providing informationrelated to friendly and hostile assets and having a camera system havinga system for detecting user location based on captured images or video.In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having ablue force tracking system for providing information related to friendlyand hostile assets and having a force sensor wherein a force sensorsignal engages the usage monitoring system. In embodiments, a firearmusage monitoring system is provided having a blue force tracking systemfor providing information related to friendly and hostile assets andhaving a system for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. Inembodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having a blueforce tracking system for providing information related to friendly andhostile assets and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having acamera system having a system for detecting user location based oncaptured images or video. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a camera system having a system for detectinguser location based on captured images or video and having a forcesensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a camera system having a system for detecting user location basedon captured images or video and having a system for dispatching anunmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoringsystem is provided having a camera system having a system for detectinguser location based on captured images or video and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having aforce sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usage monitoringsystem. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle. In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is providedhaving a force sensor wherein a force sensor signal engages the usagemonitoring system and having a system for dispatching an unmanned aerialvehicle wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle. In embodiments, afirearm usage monitoring system is provided having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle and having a system fordispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmanned aerialvehicle delivers supply.

In embodiments, a firearm usage monitoring system is provided having asystem for dispatching an unmanned aerial vehicle wherein the unmannedaerial vehicle delivers supply.

Detailed embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed herein;however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments aremerely exemplary of the present disclosure, which may be embodied invarious forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional detailsdisclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as abasis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching oneskilled in the art to variously employ the present disclosure invirtually any appropriately detailed structure.

While only a few embodiments of the present disclosure have been shownand described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that manychanges and modifications may be made thereunto without departing fromthe spirit and scope of the present disclosure as described in thefollowing claims. All patent applications and patents, both foreign anddomestic, and all other publications referenced herein are incorporatedherein in their entireties to the full extent permitted by law.

The methods and systems described herein may be deployed in part or inwhole through a machine that executes computer software, program codes,and/or instructions on a processor. The present disclosure may beimplemented as a method on the machine, as a system or apparatus as partof or in relation to the machine, or as a computer program productembodied in a computer readable medium executing on one or more of themachines. In embodiments, the processor may be part of a server, cloudserver, client, network infrastructure, mobile computing platform,stationary computing platform, or other computing platforms. A processormay be any kind of computational or processing device capable ofexecuting program instructions, codes, binary instructions, and thelike. The processor may be or may include a signal processor, digitalprocessor, embedded processor, microprocessor or any variant such as aco-processor (math co-processor, graphic co-processor, communicationco-processor and the like) and the like that may directly or indirectlyfacilitate execution of program code or program instructions storedthereon. In addition, the processor may enable execution of multipleprograms, threads, and codes. The threads may be executed simultaneouslyto enhance the performance of the processor and to facilitatesimultaneous operations of the application. By way of implementation,methods, program codes, program instructions and the like describedherein may be implemented in one or more threads. The thread may spawnother threads that may have assigned priorities associated with them;the processor may execute these threads based on priority or any otherorder based on instructions provided in the program code. The processor,or any machine utilizing one, may include non-transitory memory thatstores methods, codes, instructions and programs as described herein andelsewhere. The processor may access a non-transitory storage mediumthrough an interface that may store methods, codes, and instructions asdescribed herein and elsewhere. The storage medium associated with theprocessor for storing methods, programs, codes, program instructions orother type of instructions capable of being executed by the computing orprocessing device may include but may not be limited to one or more of aCD-ROM, DVD, memory, hard disk, flash drive, RAM, ROM, cache, and thelike.

A processor may include one or more cores that may enhance speed andperformance of a multiprocessor. In embodiments, the process may be adual core processor, quad core processors, other chip-levelmultiprocessor and the like that combine two or more independent cores(called a die).

The methods and systems described herein may be deployed in part or inwhole through a machine that executes computer software on a server,client, firewall, gateway, hub, router, or other such computer and/ornetworking hardware. The software program may be associated with aserver that may include a file server, print server, domain server,internet server, intranet server, cloud server, and other variants suchas secondary server, host server, distributed server, and the like. Theserver may include one or more of memories, processors, computerreadable media, storage media, ports (physical and virtual),communication devices, and interfaces capable of accessing otherservers, clients, machines, and devices through a wired or a wirelessmedium, and the like. The methods, programs, or codes as describedherein and elsewhere may be executed by the server. In addition, otherdevices required for the execution of methods as described in thisapplication may be considered as a part of the infrastructure associatedwith the server.

The server may provide an interface to other devices including, withoutlimitation, clients, other servers, printers, database servers, printservers, file servers, communication servers, distributed servers,social networks, and the like. Additionally, this coupling and/orconnection may facilitate remote execution of programs across thenetwork. The networking of some or all of these devices may facilitateparallel processing of a program or method at one or more locationswithout deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition,any of the devices attached to the server through an interface mayinclude at least one storage medium capable of storing methods,programs, code and/or instructions. A central repository may provideprogram instructions to be executed on different devices. In thisimplementation, the remote repository may act as a storage medium forprogram code, instructions, and programs.

The software program may be associated with a client that may include afile client, print client, domain client, internet client, intranetclient and other variants such as secondary client, host client,distributed client, and the like. The client may include one or more ofmemories, processors, computer readable media, storage media, ports(physical and virtual), communication devices, and interfaces capable ofaccessing other clients, servers, machines, and devices through a wiredor a wireless medium, and the like. The methods, programs, or codes asdescribed herein and elsewhere may be executed by the client. Inaddition, other devices required for execution of methods as describedin this application may be considered as a part of the infrastructureassociated with the client.

The client may provide an interface to other devices including, withoutlimitation, servers, other clients, printers, database servers, printservers, file servers, communication servers, distributed servers, andthe like. Additionally, this coupling and/or connection may facilitateremote execution of program across the network. The networking of someor all of these devices may facilitate parallel processing of a programor method at one or more locations without deviating from the scope ofthe present disclosure. In addition, any of the devices attached to theclient through an interface may include at least one storage mediumcapable of storing methods, programs, applications, code and/orinstructions. A central repository may provide program instructions tobe executed on different devices. In this implementation, the remoterepository may act as a storage medium for program code, instructions,and programs.

The methods and systems described herein may be deployed in part or inwhole through network infrastructures. The network infrastructure mayinclude elements such as computing devices, servers, routers, hubs,firewalls, clients, personal computers, communication devices, routingdevices and other active and passive devices, modules and/or componentsas known in the art. The computing and/or non-computing device(s)associated with the network infrastructure may include, apart from othercomponents, a storage medium such as flash memory, buffer, stack, RAM,ROM, and the like. The processes, methods, program codes, instructionsdescribed herein and elsewhere may be executed by one or more of thenetwork infrastructural elements. The methods and systems describedherein may be adapted for use with any kind of private, community, orhybrid cloud computing network or cloud computing environment, includingthose which involve features of SaaS products, PaaS products, and/orinfrastructure as a service (IaaS) products.

The methods, program codes, and instructions described herein andelsewhere may be implemented on a cellular network having multiplecells. The cellular network may either be FDMA network or CDMA network.The cellular network may include mobile devices, cell sites, basestations, repeaters, antennas, towers, and the like. The cell networkmay be a GSM, GPRS, 3G, 4G, 5G, EVDO, mesh, or other networks types.

The methods, program codes, and instructions described herein andelsewhere may be implemented on or through mobile devices. The mobiledevices may include navigation devices, cell phones, mobile phones,PDAs, laptops, palmtops, netbooks, pagers, electronic book readers,music players and the like. These devices may include, apart from othercomponents, a storage medium such as a flash memory, buffer, RAM, ROMand one or more computing devices. The computing devices associated withmobile devices may be enabled to execute program codes, methods, andinstructions stored thereon. Alternatively, the mobile devices may beconfigured to execute instructions in collaboration with other devices.The mobile devices may communicate with base stations interfaced withservers and configured to execute program codes. The mobile devices maycommunicate on a peer-to-peer network, mesh network, or othercommunications network. The program code may be stored on the storagemedium associated with the server and executed by a computing deviceembedded within the server. The base station may include a computingdevice and a storage medium. The storage device may store program codesand instructions executed by the computing devices associated with thebase station.

The computer software, program codes, and/or instructions may be storedand/or accessed on machine readable media that may include: computercomponents, devices, and recording media that retain digital data usedfor computing for some interval of time; semiconductor storage known asRAM; mass storage typically for more permanent storage, such as opticaldiscs, forms of magnetic storage like hard disks, tapes, drums, cardsand other types; processor registers, cache memory, volatile memory,non-volatile memory; optical storage such as CD, DVD; removable mediasuch as flash memory (e.g. USB sticks or keys), floppy disks, magnetictape, paper tape, punch cards, standalone RAM disks, Zip drives,removable mass storage, off-line, and the like; other computer memorysuch as dynamic memory, static memory, read/write storage, mutablestorage, read only, random access, sequential access, locationaddressable, file addressable, content addressable, network attachedstorage, storage area network, bar codes, magnetic ink, and the like.

The methods and systems described herein may transform physical and/orintangible items from one state to another. The methods and systemsdescribed herein may also transform data representing physical and/orintangible items from one state to another.

The elements described and depicted herein, including in flow charts andblock diagrams throughout the figures, imply logical boundaries betweenthe elements. However, according to software or hardware engineeringpractices, the depicted elements and the functions thereof may beimplemented on machines through computer executable media having aprocessor capable of executing program instructions stored thereon as amonolithic software structure, as standalone software modules, or asmodules that employ external routines, code, services, and so forth, orany combination of these, and all such implementations may be within thescope of the present disclosure. Examples of such machines may include,but may not be limited to, PDAs, laptops, personal computers, mobilephones, other handheld computing devices, medical equipment, wired orwireless communication devices, transducers, chips, calculators,satellites, tablet PCs, electronic books, gadgets, electronic devices,devices having artificial intelligence, computing devices, networkingequipment, servers, routers, and the like. Furthermore, the elementsdepicted in the flow chart and block diagrams or any other logicalcomponent may be implemented on a machine capable of executing programinstructions. Thus, while the foregoing drawings and descriptions setforth functional aspects of the disclosed systems, no particulararrangement of software for implementing these functional aspects shouldbe inferred from these descriptions unless explicitly stated orotherwise clear from the context. Similarly, it will be appreciated thatthe various steps identified and described above may be varied, and thatthe order of steps may be adapted to particular applications of thetechniques disclosed herein. All such variations and modifications areintended to fall within the scope of this disclosure. As such, thedepiction and/or description of an order for various steps should not beunderstood to require a particular order of execution for those steps,unless required by a particular application, or explicitly stated orotherwise clear from the context.

The methods and/or processes described above, and steps associatedtherewith, may be realized in hardware, software or any combination ofhardware and software suitable for a particular application. Thehardware may include a general-purpose computer and/or dedicatedcomputing device or specific computing device or particular aspect orcomponent of a specific computing device. The processes may be realizedin one or more microprocessors, microcontrollers, embeddedmicrocontrollers, programmable digital signal processors or otherprogrammable devices, along with internal and/or external memory. Theprocesses may also, or instead, be embodied in an application specificintegrated circuit, a programmable gate array, programmable array logic,or any other device or combination of devices that may be configured toprocess electronic signals. It will further be appreciated that one ormore of the processes may be realized as a computer executable codecapable of being executed on a machine-readable medium.

The computer executable code may be created using a structuredprogramming language such as C, an object oriented programming languagesuch as C++, or any other high-level or low-level programming language(including assembly languages, hardware description languages, anddatabase programming languages and technologies) that may be stored,compiled or interpreted to run on one of the above devices, as well asheterogeneous combinations of processors, processor architectures, orcombinations of different hardware and software, or any other machinecapable of executing program instructions.

Thus, in one aspect, methods described above and combinations thereofmay be embodied in computer executable code that, when executing on oneor more computing devices, performs the steps thereof. In anotheraspect, the methods may be embodied in systems that perform the stepsthereof and may be distributed across devices in a number of ways, orall of the functionality may be integrated into a dedicated, standalonedevice or other hardware. In another aspect, the means for performingthe steps associated with the processes described above may include anyof the hardware and/or software described above. All such permutationsand combinations are intended to fall within the scope of the presentdisclosure.

While the present disclosure has been disclosed in connection with thepreferred embodiments shown and described in detail, variousmodifications and improvements thereon will become readily apparent tothose skilled in the art. Accordingly, the spirit and scope of thepresent disclosure is not to be limited by the foregoing examples, butis to be understood in the broadest sense allowable by law.

The use of the terms “a,” “an,” “the,” and/or similar referents in thecontext of describing the present disclosure (especially in the contextof the following claims) is to be construed to cover both the singularand the plural unless otherwise indicated herein or clearly contradictedby context. The terms “comprising,” “having,” “including,” and/or“containing” are to be construed as open-ended terms (i.e., meaning“including, but not limited to”) unless otherwise noted. Recitations ofranges of values herein are merely intended to serve as a shorthandmethod of referring individually to each separate value falling withinthe range, unless otherwise indicated herein, and each separate value isincorporated into the specification as if it were individually recitedherein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitableorder unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearlycontradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplarylanguage (e.g., “such as”) provided herein, is intended merely to betterilluminate the present disclosure and does not pose a limitation on thescope of the present disclosure unless otherwise claimed. No language inthe specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimedelement as essential to the practice of the present disclosure.

While the foregoing written description enables one skilled in the artto make and use what is considered presently to be the best modethereof, those skill in the art will understand and appreciate theexistence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specificembodiment, method, and examples herein. The present disclosure shouldtherefore not be limited by the above-described embodiment, method, andexamples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spiritof the present disclosure.

Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state “means for”performing a specified function, or “step for” performing a specifiedfunction, is not to be interpreted as a “means” or “step” clause asspecified in 35 U.S.C. § 112 (f). In particular, any use of “step of inthe claims is not intended to invoke the provision of 35 U.S.C. § 112(f).

Persons skilled in the art may appreciate that numerous designconfigurations may be possible to enjoy the functional benefits of theinventive systems. Thus, given the wide variety of configurations andarrangements of embodiments of the present disclosure the scope of theinventions are reflected by the breadth of the claims below rather thannarrowed by the embodiments described above.

What is claimed is:
 1. A system for firearm monitoring and remotesupport, the system comprising: a connection point that receives signalsfrom a plurality of firearms within a deployment location, the signalsincluding sensor information recorded using sensors of the firearms; anda server device running application software that receives the signalsfrom the connection point and processes the signals to generate agraphical user interface representing positions and orientations of thefirearms within the deployment location, the graphical user interfacefurther representing cones of fire for each of the firearms, wherein theapplication software automatically updates the graphical user interfacebased on signals indicating changes in the positions and orientations ofone or more of the firearms, wherein the updated graphical userinterface represents the cones of fire for at least two of the firearmsas coalescing, wherein the coalesced cones of fire are used to detect athreat within the deployment location.
 2. The system of claim 1, whereinthe sensors include one or more of geolocation sensors, image sensors,or inertial motion sensors.
 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the conesof fire are represented in the graphical user interface based onmeasurements recorded using the inertial motion sensors of respectivefirearms, wherein the measurements indicate a change in orientation ofthe respective firearms.
 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the change inorientation of a firearm refers to an orientation of the firearmchanging from one of a gripping orientation or a drawing orientation toone of a pointing orientation or a firing orientation.
 5. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the graphical user interface includes one or more viewsincluding a top-down geographic view of the deployment location, whereinthe positions and orientations of the firearms are represented withinthe top-down geographic view.
 6. The system of claim 4, wherein the oneor more views further include one or more of a three-dimensional firearmorientation view, a two-dimensional recoil tracking view, or a user bodycamera feed view.
 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the updatedgraphical user interface further represents the detected threat withinthe deployment location.
 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the updatedgraphical user interface includes visual prompts representinginformation relating to one or more users of the firearms, the detectedthreat, or both.
 9. The system of claim 7, wherein the updated graphicaluser interface includes a legend of icons represented within the updatedgraphical user interface, the icons corresponding to one or more usersof the firearms, the detected threat, or both.
 10. The system of claim1, wherein the connection point receives some of the signals fromwearable devices worn by users of the firearms, wherein the applicationsoftware uses sensor information included in the signals received fromthe wearable devices to update the graphical user interface.
 11. Thesystem of claim 1, wherein the connection point receives some of thesignals from robotic devices, wherein the application software usessensor information included in the signals received from the roboticdevices to update the graphical user interface.
 12. The system of claim1, wherein the connection point is one of a plurality of connectionpoints which receives signals used by the application software togenerate or update the graphical user interface.
 13. The system of claim1, wherein a size of a cone of fire of a firearm represented within thegraphical user interface is based on one or both of a skill level of auser of the firearm or a type of the firearm.